Butternut Squash and Pear Soup

Butternut squash and pears go well together in this lovely autumn soup. They’re both sweet, of course, but not overly so. Nonetheless, I like to add some curry powder to balance the flavor. With a slice or two of crusty whole-grain bread, this soup makes a great fall lunch, and a nice beginning to a Thanksgiving meal. If splitting a butternut squash seems too much of a challenge, you can cheat and buy a one-pound pack of ready-cut butternut squash from the grocery store. I grab mine from Trader Joe’s.

More Squash Recipes

• Sweet Potato and Squash Soup
• Roasted Butternut Squash
• Stuffed Acorn Squash

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