Pear and Tuscan Soup
A hearty and comforting soup perfect for a cozy evening. This Tuscan-style soup is made with a variety of vegetables and finished with a hint of sweetness from the pear.
Ingredients
- ●1 large, diced Pear
- ●2 cups, chopped Tuscan kale
- ●1/2 cup, grated Aged Parmesan cheese
- ●1 medium, chopped Onion
- ●2 medium, chopped Carrot
- ●2 stalks, chopped Celery
- ●4 cups Vegetable broth
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the diced pear and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 7
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- 8
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.