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Birnensuppe(Pear Soup)

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Submitted by khandth

Birnensuppe, a chilled German pear soup scented with cinnamon and star anise, studded with sherry-soaked raisins and brightened with lemon. Silky, elegant, and refreshing. Serves 2.

YIELD

2 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

30 min

READY

45 min

In German kitchens, fruit soups are a tradition that turns ripe seasonal fruit into something elegant and unexpected.

Fresh pears simmer with a cinnamon stick and a whisper of crushed star anise until they’re falling-apart soft. Blended smooth, the soup becomes a silky puree that’s both sweet and subtly spiced. Sherry-soaked raisins add little bursts of boozy sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon keeps everything bright.

Served well chilled, this is a lovely starter for a fall dinner party or a light dessert on a warm afternoon.

Chef Tips

  • Use ripe, fragrant pears for the most natural sweetness; Bartlett or Anjou work well
  • Soak the raisins in sherry while the pears cook so they plump up and absorb the flavor
  • A dash of star anise goes a long way; it should be a background note, not the star
  • Chill thoroughly before serving; this soup is meant to be cold

Ingredients

2 30
TABLESPOONS ML RAISINS, SEEDLESS
1 15
TABLESPOON ML SHERRY
dry
2 2
SMALL SMALL PEARS
cored, pared, and sliced
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML WATER
1 1
EACH EACH CINNAMON
stick, inch in size *
1 1
DASH DASH STAR ANISE
crushed *
2 2
TEASPOONS. TEASPOONS. SUGAR
granulated *
½ 0.5
TEASPOONS. TEASPOONS. LEMON JUICE *

Directions

In small bowl combine raisins and sherry; set aside.

In 1-quart saucepan combine pears, water, cinnamon stick, and aniseed; bring to a boil and cook until pears are very soft, about 15 minutes.

Remove cinnamon stick and let mixture cool.

Transfer to blender container and process until smooth; pour into bowl or container and stir in raisin mixture, sugar, and lemon juice.

Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 343g (12.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 119 2% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 2% Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
 
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