Cheddar Pear Soup

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Fresh pear slices, optional

1. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in flour and paprika until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth. Add chopped pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pears are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cheese and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, top with pear slices.

butter, onion, garlic, flour, paprika, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, freshly ground pepper, pear

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheddar-pear-soup/ (may not work)