CREAMY SPINACH AND PEAR SOUP WITH PANCETTA RECIPE
Great
soup, with a fresh hit of spinach and fruity pear and a surprising creaminess
for a soup that has no cream whatsoever (for finishing it, with a heaping
spoonful of mascarpone cheese).
Total
Time : 30 Mins
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
·
2
ounces Pancetta, cut in small cubes
·
1/2
medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup chopped)
· 2
ripe comice or green anjou pears, cored and chopped (ok to leave the skin on)
·
1/2
cup cashews
·
1/2
teaspoon ground coriander
·
4
cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
·
6
ounces fresh baby spinach
·
2
tablespoons chopped parsley
·
salt
and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
·
1/4
cup mascarpone cheese (optional)
·
olive
oil, for drizzling (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat
a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pancetta cubes and
sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until brown
and crispy. With a slotted spoon, transfer cooked pancetta to a paper-towel
lined plate, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
2. Reduce
heat to medium and add onions to pan; cook until soft and transluscent, about 5
to 7 minutes.
3.
Add
chopped pears, cashews, and coriander and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth
and bring soup to a simmer and let simmer the soup for 5 minutes or until pears
are softened.
4.
Add
spinach and parsley and simmer for 1 minute more or until spinach is completely
wilted. Remove from heat.
5. Transfer
soup to blender, working in batches if necessary, and puree until smooth and
creamy (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to saucepan and set over
medium heat to rewarm. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For a creamier
soup, stir in 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese until melted and smooth.
6.
Divide
among serving bowls. Drizzle with olive oil (if desired), and sprinkle with
pancetta bits. Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.
Recipe
from loveandoliveoil.com
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