Pear and Sweet Potato Soup
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 pears, peeled and diced
11 1/2-ounce can of pears
3 cups chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream
Ground cinnamon
In a saucepan, heat oil. Add onion, cooking for 10 minutes or until tender. Add potatoes, pears, nectar, broth, and cinnamon stick, cooking to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and cook 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove cinnamon stick. In a blender, puree soup and then return to saucepan. Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.