Slow Cooker Butternut Pear Soup
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4.8
Slow Cooker Butternut Pear Soup
Description
This soup recipe relies on butternut squash as the main base, combined with diced pears, large shallot quarters, and grated fresh ginger for a balance of sweetness and gentle warmth. Cooking in a slow cooker for several hours allows the squash and pears to become very soft, facilitating easy blending into a smooth consistency.
Once cooked, the squash flesh is scooped out and combined with coconut milk and a pinch of nutmeg before pureeing. This results in a creamy, comforting soup with a subtle coconut flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of the squash and pears. A final seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper adjusts the flavor to taste.
The soup’s smooth texture and mild flavor profile make it suitable as a starter or light meal, particularly in cooler months. Garnishing with additional coconut milk adds a pleasant visual and flavor detail. No notes regarding storage or variations are given.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs butternut squash (halved, seeds removed (1 medium) )
- 2 small pear peeled, cored and diced, ripe
- 2 shallot quartered, large
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh grated
- 2 1/4 cup chicken broth or 1-1/2 tbsp Better Bouillon w/water, or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (plus more optional for garnish)
- pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the squash, pears, shallots, ginger and broth in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high 4 hours, until soft and cooked through, a knife should easily be inserted.
- Remove squash from skin and discard the peel.
- Stir in coconut milk and nutmeg.
- Blend in a blender or using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper and garnish with more coconut milk, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/4 cups | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.5g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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