Sweet Potato & Pear Soup

Sweet Potato & Pear Soup

INGREDIENTS:

Butter

Small onion

¼ cup chopped carrot

¼ cup chopped celery

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced

2 pears, peeled & diced

½ tsp dried thyme

1 tsp paprika

5 cups chicken broth

1/3 cup whipping cream (optional)

2 tbsp Vidal Ice Syrup (or to taste)

1 tsp lime juice (or to taste)

Salt & pepper to taste

In pot, heat butter on medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and sauté for 1 minute. Add sweet potatoes, pears, and thyme, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add paprika and chicken broth. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until potato is soft.


Puree in blender until smooth. Return to pot.


Add cream, Vidal Ice Syrup, and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes. If too thick, add more broth. Season with salt & pepper, adding more Ice Syrup or lime juice as needed. Can be made up to 2 days ahead. Serves 8.

Donald Ziraldo

"Ice Syrup is an extension of the now famous Canadian Icon Icewine. This "nectar of the Gods" is  not fermented and is concentrated to yield an extraordinary elixir. A great accompaniment to any food.

Donald Ziraldo

Wine Luminary


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