Acorn Squash and Pear Soup

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Relish Magazine

Serves 10 people

Categories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 4 medium firm pears, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried sage leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 carton (48 oz.) chicken broth

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased shallow roasting pan. Roast at 375 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cool slightly. In a food processor, process squash mixture with broth in batches until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven; heat through,
  3. stirring occasionally.

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