The Spa at Norwich Inn's Pear and Spice Bisque Recipe

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Ready in: 30-60 minutes
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 8

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped medium
5 ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored, and chunked
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/3 cup full-bodied white wine, such as Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc

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Directions:

In a stockpot over moderately high heat, add olive oil and saute the next six ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pears and onion brown lightly, about 15 minutes. Add salt, broth, and wine and bring to a simmer. Cook until pears are soft, another 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf from the mixture and discard.

Carefully puree broth in a blender or food processor. Return to pot and adjust seasoning to taste. Reheat, if needed, before serving.

Per serving: 132 calories, 38% calories from fat, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 854 mg sodium

The Spa at Norwich Inn, Norwich, Connecticut

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Recipe ID: 50315

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