Acorn Squash and Pear Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Relish Magazine
Serves 10 peopleCategories: 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
- 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.
- Cool slightly. In a food processor, process squash mixture with broth in batches until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven; heat through,
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stirring occasionally.