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Creamy Pear and Parsnip Soup




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




2 pounds parsnips
1 pound carrots
About 4 cups fat-skimmed chicken or vegetable broth
2 pounds ripe Comice pears
About 1/3 cup crème fraîche or plain low-fat or nonfat yogurt
About 1/3 cup minced fresh chives
Salt and pepper

Recipe



1. Peel parsnips and carrots. Cut into 1/2-inch chunks.

2. In a 4- to 5-quart pan, combine parsnips, carrots, and 4 cups broth. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, peel and core pears. Cut into 1-inch chunks. Add to pan and stir until hot, about 2 minutes.

4. With a slotted spoon, transfer carrots, parsnips, and pears, in batches if necessary, to a blender or food processor. Whirl until smooth, adding enough cooking liquid to purée easily. Return to pan with cooking liquid and stir until steaming. If necessary, add more broth to thin to desired consistency.

5. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with crème fraîche and chives. Add salt and pepper to taste.