Pear and Leek Soup

Pear and Leek Soup

Soups

1/3 cup sweet butter
3 cups sliced leeks
4 pears;peeled,cored and coarsely chopped
6 cups chicken stock
1 tsp. ground savory

1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 pear; peeled, cored and sliced
blue cheese
From"the Sable and Rosenfield Cookbook"page 115

In a large saucepan, heat butter. Add leeks; saute« 10 minutes, until softened. Add chopped pears, chicken stock, savory and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, until pears are softened. Stir in lemon juice.

In batches,puree« in blender or food processor, until smooth.

Soup may be served hot or cold. If serving hot, return to saucepan and heat through. If cold, pour into a large bowl and chill.

Garnish with thinly sliced pears (2 slices) and blue cheese.

Makes 8 servings.