Sweet Potato Pear Soup

A neighbor brought a bowl over after Ezra's birth, and I've been addicted ever since. So many veggies! I get my kids to eat 2 bowls by letting them slurp it up with a straw. It's perfect for cool fall days, especially with mom's home made whole wheat bread.

40 min 10 min prep

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 pears, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or homemade)
2 tablespoons sour cream and 2 of milk
2 teaspoons maple syrup (or to taste)
2 teaspoons lime juice (or to taste)
salt and pepper, freshly ground

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

2. Add sweet potatoes, pears and thyme and saute for about 2 minutes.

3. Add paprika and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is soft.

4. Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.

5. Return to pot. Add sour cream, milk, maple syrup and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.

6. If soup is too thick add a little extra broth. Season with salt and pepper, adding more syrup or lime juice as needed.

7. Can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.