Yummm...A great soup with a hint of sweetness....Perfect with a tangy salad or our "A Sophisticated Grilled Cheese" sandwich.
SERVINGS: 6
PREP TIME: 20 min.
COOK TIME: 55 min.
INGREDIENTS
1 T vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 c peeled and diced sweet potatoes 3 pears, peeled, cored and diced 1 can (11.5 oz) pear nectar 3 c chicken broth 1 cinnamon stick Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 c sour cream
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Add potatoes, pears, nectar, broth and cinnamon stick; cook until mixture comes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low; cook for 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove cinnamon stick.
Puree soup in several batches until smooth; return to saucepan. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
