Roasted Pear-Butternut Soup with Crumbled Stilton

Name: Roasted Pear-Butternut Soup with Crumbled Stilton
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 ripe pears, peeled, quartered and cored; 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered; 1 large leek, pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced and washed thoroughly; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 4 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 2/3 cup crumbled Stilton, or other blue-veined cheese; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives, or scallion greens

Rating: 4.83 stars

60 Ratings
16 Reviews

Here pears are roasted to sweet perfection with butternut squash and pureed to create a creamy soup that gets a luxurious garnish of Stilton cheese. You can serve this as a first course or with a salad and crusty bread for a light autumn supper.

Marie Simmons

Source: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2006

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Recipe Summary

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

High Fiber

Gluten-Free

Vegetarian

Healthy Immunity

Low Added Sugars

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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Step 2

Combine pears, squash, tomatoes, leek, garlic, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 40 to 55 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Step 3

Place half the vegetables and 2 cups broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan. Puree the remaining vegetables and 2 cups broth. Add to the pan and stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 4

Cook the soup over medium-low heat, stirring, until hot, about 10 minutes. Divide among 6 bowls and garnish with cheese and chives (or scallion greens).

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Add more broth when reheating, if desired.

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups

Per Serving:

228 calories; protein 6.3g; carbohydrates 33.8g; dietary fiber 6.3g; sugars 12.2g; fat 9.4g; saturated fat 3.5g; cholesterol 11.3mg; vitamin a iu 16806.2IU; vitamin c 42.3mg; folate 66.6mcg; calcium 172.6mg; iron 1.7mg; magnesium 68.2mg; potassium 769.5mg; sodium 804.2mg; thiamin 0.2mg.

Exchanges:

1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat

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4 star values: 4
3 star values: 1
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1 star values: 1

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