Pumpkin and Pear Soup with Candied Pistachios
 
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 cups diced pumpkin
  • 2 cups Bartlett pears, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium yellow onions, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup Marsala wine
  • 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Candied Pistachios (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: heavy whipping cream
Instructions
  1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin, pear, onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring of en, until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. To pot, add 4 cups water, wine, bouillon paste, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes more. Remove pot from heat.
  3. Using an immersion blender, purée mixture until smooth. Strain blended soup, and return to pot. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Top with Candied Pistachios. Garnish with cream, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/pumpkin-and-pear-soup-with-candied-pistachios-recipe/