Orchard Cream Soup
Indulge in the cozy, rustic flavors of our Orchard Cream Soup, a silky and fragrant blend of fall’s finest fruits and spices. This unique soup combines the natural sweetness of ripe apples and pears with the savory essence of sautéed onions and thyme, all simmered in vegetable stock for a rich, aromatic base. Finished with a touch of heavy cream and a hint of cinnamon, it delivers the perfect balance of creamy comfort and warmth. Ready in just 45 minutes, this elegant yet simple soup is ideal for holiday gatherings or chilly evenings. Serve it as an appetizer or pair it with crusty bread for a light, satisfying meal. Don’t forget to top it with fresh chives for a pop of color and flavor! Perfect for fruit soup lovers or anyone craving a creative spin on traditional comfort food, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds while embracing the magic of the orchard season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced apples and pears, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable stock and add the thyme leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the fruit is very tender.
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Using an immersion blender, or working in batches with a countertop blender, purée the soup until smooth.
Return the puréed soup to low heat and stir in the cream, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Cook gently for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through (do not let it boil).
Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.6 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 3475 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2819 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
