Chilled Pear Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHILLED PEAR SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Soups/Stews
Desserts Low-Cal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 Pears -- peeled, cored, diced
2 c Water
1/4 ts Sea salt
4 tb Brown rice syrup
1/2 ts Peeled, finely minced ginger
-OR-
1/2 ts -Powdered ginger
1/4 ts Anise extract (optional)
Mint leaves, fresh
Strawberries for garnish

Bring the pears, water, and salt to a simmer. Add the
rice syrup and ginger (and the anise extract, if you
wish). Simmer for 3 more minutes. Allow the mixture to
cool. Then puree the mixture and chill. Serve
garnished with mint leaves or strawberries. From
_Friendly Foods_ by Bro. Ron Picarski



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