Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

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Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

 

2 tablespoons margarine

1 red onion, coarsely chopped

3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

2 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

5 cups vegetable stock

Pinch of allspice

Kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper

 

Melt margarine and saute onion in a large pot for 5 minutes.

 

Add sweet potatoes, pears and stock. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

 

Reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 40

minutes. Add the allspice.

 

Puree the hot mixture in a food processor.

 

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve immediately.