Butternut-Pear Soup

Name: Butternut-Pear Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 1 medium yellow onion, diced large; 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and diced large; 2 pears, peeled and diced large; Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt; Chopped fresh chives, for serving

Recipe photo courtesy of Johnny Miller

The flavor of pears is wonderful with earthy squash. Another great combo? This soup plus a grilled cheese sandwich make a cozy, comforting lunch.

Source: Everyday Food, December 2012

55 mins 20 mins 6

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 medium yellow onion, diced large
1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and diced large
2 pears, peeled and diced large
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
Chopped fresh chives, for serving

Directions

1. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until translucent, 6 minutes. Add squash, pears, and 4 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until squash is soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. In batches, fill a blender halfway with soup and puree with yogurt until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a clean pot as you work. Season with salt and pepper; serve with chives and a drizzle of olive oil.