*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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