Pear And Sweet Corn Soup With Basil-Macadamia Pesto

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Sweet pears are a great addition to savory recipes, like this soup. Use fresh or canned corn, depending on the season. Recipe courtesy of USA Pears/Pear Bureau Northwest.

Servings

servings

Pear and Sweet Corn Soup with Basil-Macadamia Pesto

Ingredients

2 cup lightly packed basil leaves
3 tablespoon macadamia nuts (about 10 nuts)
2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 ripe pears, such as green anjou, quartered
3 corn kernels
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk

Directions

Combine the basil, nuts, lime juice, salt, and oil in a food processor and pulse several times. Scrape down the sides once or twice and continue to pulse until you get a chunky, scoop-able pesto. Set aside until the soup is ready.
In a medium pot, combine the pears, corn, ginger, and water. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Once cooled slightly, purée the soup in a blender in batches until smooth. For a perfectly smooth soup, pass the liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Return the soup to the pot over low heat and stir in the salt and coconut milk. Once warmed through, the soup is ready to serve. Add a generous spoonful of the pesto to each bowl of soup.