Ingredients

  • 14-ounce can unsweetened pears in juice
  • 1 tablespoon clarified butter
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peeled and grated ginger root
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

Method

  • Drain and coarsely chop the pears, reserving the juice in a small bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In a 4 1/2-quart saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Add the pears, ginger, and garlic to the saucepan and stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the reserved pear juice, water, pumpkin, and salt to the saucepan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour the soup into a blender, process it until smooth, and return it to the saucepan, or use a hand blender directly in the saucepan.
  • Add the milk to the soup and stir until well blended.
  • Reheat and serve garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.