Yields
8 servings
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ingredients
3
Tbsp butter
5
cup finely chopped celery
4
onion, sliced
¼
cup minced fresh chives
½
tsp dried thyme
½
tsp salt
¼
tsp pepper
6
cup vegetable stock
3
ripe pear, peeled, cored, and, sliced
½
cup 10% cream
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directions
Step 1
In saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery, onions, chives, thyme, salt and pepper, covered and stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until softened and translucent.
Step 2
Pour in stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until celery is very tender. Add pears; cook for 5 minutes or until pears are tender.
Step 3
In batches, puree in blender. Return to saucepan; pour in cream and heat through without boiling.