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Easy pear potato soup in a rustic bowl

Easy Pear Potato Soup


  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A smooth and comforting pear potato soup that blends the natural sweetness of ripe pears with the creamy texture of potatoes. This simple pear soup recipe is warm, cozy, and perfect for fall or winter meals. It’s light yet satisfying, and can be served as a starter or a healthy lunch.


Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for 4 servings):

For the Soup:

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg or thyme (optional)
½ cup cream or milk (optional for extra creaminess)

For Garnish (optional):

Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Croutons
A drizzle of cream or olive oil
Thin pear slices


Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for about 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables and Pears
Add diced potatoes and chopped pears to the pot. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Step 3: Blend the Soup
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully blend in batches using a regular blender.

Step 4: Add Cream and Season
Stir in cream or milk if using. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg or thyme. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes and adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 5: Serve
Ladle the pear and potato soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs, croutons, or a drizzle of cream before serving.

Notes

  • Texture Tip: For a thicker soup, add one extra potato. For a lighter soup, add a bit more broth.
  • Sweetness Balance: If the pears are very sweet, add a small squeeze of lemon juice to balance the flavor.
  • Cold Version: This soup can also be chilled and served as a cold pear soup recipe during warmer months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop / Blended
  • Cuisine: International / Comfort Food