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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy		Soups &, Stews	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	md	Carrots; Peeled And Chopped
2	md	Pears; Cored,, Peeled And Chopped
1/2	md	Onion; Chopped
3/4		Rib Celery; Chopped
2	tb	All-Purpose Flour; Optional
4 1/2	c	Chicken Broth
1	tb	Minced Fresh Thyme
1/2		Bay Leaf
1/2		Whole Cinnamon Stick
		Salt And Pepper; To Taste
1/2	c	Cream; Optional
1	tb	Butter; Optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Place the carrot, pear, onion and celery in a medium saucepan, cover and
cook over low heat until the onion is translucent. Stir in flour, if
desired. Add chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and bring to
a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until carrots are just tender. Remove bay
leaf and cinnamon stick.
In 2 or 3 batches, puree the mixture in a blender or food processor until
smooth. Return to sauce pan and season to taste. Stir in cream and butter
if desired. Reheat and serve immediately.
NOTES : Chef Jonathan Clarke was happy to share the recipe for his
delicious Carrot and Pear Soup. A perfect starter for fall meals, Carrot
and Pear Soup is quick and easy to put together. Clarke reminds us not to
overcook this soup, as the flavor will deteriorate.
Recipe by: Toulouse Restaurant, Portland, Oregon
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #864 by [email protected] on Oct 25, 1997

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