🍐Pear and Blue Cheese Soup Recipe: The Creamy 30-Minute Comfort Meal

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Let's face it: our kitchen moments are often less gourmet masterpieces and more culinary chaos. Today, I'm here to confess to a surprising victory: Pear & Blue Cheese Soup. Yes, you read that right. I know, it sounds like something a food critic would reluctantly eat on a dare, but trust me on this one - it's a revelation.

Creamy pear and blue cheese soup in a white square bowl garnished with a crispy prosciutto strip, blue cheese crumbles, and a drizzle of olive oil.

The pear's sweetness beautifully tempers the blue cheese's sharpness, creating a flavour profile that's both comforting and intriguing. It's the kind of soup that makes you contemplate life's big questions, like, "Why haven't I been eating this every day?"

A Little Kitchen Magic: Transforming Humble Ingredients into Gold

The inspiration? A rogue pear, looking sad in the fruit bowl, a chunk of blue cheese nearing its expiration date, and a deep-seated desire to avoid leaving the house. It turns out that mixing the right ingredients really is like magic—and the result is a warm, comforting bowl of deliciousness.

Pear soup preparation

So, if you find yourself staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what masterpiece you can conjure from the leftovers, consider this your official invitation to embrace the Pear & Blue Cheese Soup revolution.

Extreme close-up overhead view of creamy soup garnished with cracked black pepper, blue cheese chunks, a gold olive oil drizzle, and a perfectly crisped piece of prosciutto.

🏆 Pear & Blue Cheese Soup

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes
  • 4 pears
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 125 ml milk
  • 30 g blue cheese
  • Extra virgin olive oil and prosciutto for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crisp: Cook prosciutto in a heavy pot until crispy and set aside.
  2. Simmer: Cut potatoes and pears into chunks. Simmer in stock for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  3. Cheese: Add blue cheese and stir until melted. Add milk and pepper.
  4. Purée: Blend until creamy. Garnish with prosciutto and oil.

The Last Word

So, the next time you find yourself staring into the fridge at the end of a long day, wondering what to do with a lonely pear and a wedge of blue cheese, remember that the best meals often come from the most unexpected pairings. Don't be afraid to experiment and throw them in a pot. At worst, it’s a kitchen adventure; at best, you’ve just discovered a new favorite comfort food. Give it a try—your tastebuds (and your cozy evening in) will definitely thank you.