Birnensuppe (Pear Soup)
Serves 2
Cold fruit soups are classic recipes from Germany and Scandinavia. In Germany they even add fruit syrups to their beer! This is a simple recipe that if prepared with care delivers beautiful flavor.
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 pears, cored, pared and sliced
1 ½ cups water
1 inch-long cinnamon stick
1 dash crushed aniseed
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
Preparation: 1. In small bowl combine raisins and sherry; set aside. 2. In 1-quart saucepan combine pears, water, cinnamon stick, and aniseed; bring to a boil and cook until pears are very soft, about 15 minutes. 3. Remove cinnamon stick and let mixture cool. 4. Transfer to blender container and process until smooth; pour into bowl or container and stir in raisin mixture, sugar, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
Richard Wottrich
