Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter*
- 1 onion, finely chopped*
- 3 lbs under-ripe pears, cored, peeled and chopped (about 6 cups)*
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 2 quarts (8 cups) low salt chicken broth*
- 2 tsp coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream*
- fresh chives
Directions
- Cook onions in melted butter until translucent. Add pears, cook uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in cinnamon, chicken broth and ginger; bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, lift out solids to a food processor or blender and puree.
- Return puree to pot of soup, stir in cream and heat.
- Garnish with minced fresh chives.
Makes 10 (1 cup) servings.
*Ingredients available at Belltown
