Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

재료

2 pounds jewel or garnet sweet potatoes (~ 3 medium)

1 yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 pear

2 " fresh ginger knob (optional)

1 tsp olive oil

3 cups chicken broth* (to make vegetarian, sub veggie broth)

방향

Peel and roughly chop ~3 sweet potatoes, 1 yellow onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 pear, ginger to yield ~2 tsp.

In large soup pot, heat 1tsp olive oil & sauté yellow onion for 3-4 minutes or until a slight change in color.

Add sweet potatoes, 1 clove garlic & 3c broth.

Cover, turn heat to medium.

Cook 30 minutes, set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes before pureeing.

Place the following in a blender: cooked and cooled sweet potato, onion, and garlic (from above), 1 peeled/chopped pear, 2 tsp fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped (optional), 1/4 tsp salt.

Blend until smooth, adding water/ broth as needed for desired consistency. Do this in batches if needed.

Season to taste as needed.