Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

Makes: 8 servings 

1 tbsp butter

1 small onion, chopped 

¼ cup chopped carrot 

¼ cup chopped celery 

3 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 

2 pears, pealed and diced 

½ tsp dried thyme 

1 tsp paprika 

5 cups chicken broth 

1/3 cup whipping cream 

2 tsp maple syrup (or to taste) 

2 tsp lime juice (or to taste) 

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 

In a pot, heat butter on medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and saute for 1 min.

Add sweet potatoes, pears, and thyme and saute for about 2 min. Add paprika and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 min or until sweet potato is soft.

Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pot.

Add cream, maple syrup and lime juice. Simmer for 5 min. If soup is too thick, add a little extra broth. Season with salt and pepper, adding more syrup or lime juice as needed. Can be made up to two days ahead of time.