A deep, creamy soup served in an artisan bowl, garnished with diced caramelized pear and a delicate swirl of cream. A sprinkle of ground cinnamon sits atop the swirl, its earthy tones contrasting against the cream. Accompanied by a spoon resting on deep blue linen, showcasing the soup’s creamy thickness.

Caramelized Pear and Cinnamon Cream Soup

Name: Caramelized Pear and Cinnamon Cream Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ripe pear, 2 peeled, cored and chopped; brown sugar, 2 tablespoons; small onion, 1 finely chopped; ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon; heavy cream, 1/2 cup; vegetable broth, 2 cups; olive oil, 1 tablespoon; salt, a pinch; pepper, a pinch

Category Soup

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 02, 2024

Immerse yourself in the warm embrace of this innovative recipe featuring ripe pears, a hint of brown sugar caramel, delicately spiced with cinnamon, and finished with a touch of fresh cream to give it that luxurious touch. The combination produces a soup that strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory, a testament to the richness of the harvest season.

Ingredients (for 2)

Ripe pear - 2 - peeled, cored and chopped
Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
Small onion - 1 - finely chopped
Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
Vegetable broth - 2 cups
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - a pinch
Pepper - a pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🧅🔥

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until they turn golden.
Step 2 - 🍐🍚🍳

Add brown sugar and chopped pears to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears caramelise.
Step 3 - 🥣🌿⏲️

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer.
Step 4 - 🍐⏰🍲

Let the mixture cook for 15-20 minutes until the pears are soft.
Step 5 - 🥣💫💥

Use an immersion blender or a standard blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
Step 6 - 🍶🔥🧂

Return the pureed soup to the heat, stir in the cinnamon and heavy cream. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 7 - 🍐🍲🍽️

Serve the soup hot. Garnish with cubes of caramelized pear and a swirl of cream, sprinkle with cinnamon.

Additional

This soup is a perfect conversation starter! For an additional autumn twist, you may replace half of the broth with apple cider. This is also a great recipe for kids to help with, as they can chop the pears and garnish the finished soup.