TURNIP AND PEAR SOUP

Turnip and Pear Soup image

Provided by Darkhunter

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon butter
3 medium-large turnips, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
3 large pears, peeled, cored and chopped (about 3 cups)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups pear juice or 1 1/4 cups apple juice
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
shredded radish
raspberries

Steps:

Saute onion in butter or oil, until translucent.
Add chopped turnips, apples and thyme.
Saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add fruit juice and cook on low heat until turnips are tender.
In a blender, food processor, or using a stick blender, puree until thick and smooth. Add black pepper to taste.
Serve with optional garnishes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 354.6, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 20, Protein 1.7