Spiced Cranberry and Pear Soup

This refreshing fruit soup can be served hot or cold, and for dessert or as a special appetizer on a hot day.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped cranberries
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 3 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 thin slices fresh ginger
• Creme fraiche or plain yogurt, optional

Method

Simmer cranberries in cranberry juice for 10 minutes. Drain cranberries reserving juice. Place cranberries, pears, spices, and ginger in a food processor. Process until smooth. Slowly add reserved juice with motor running. Mix until soup is well blended. Serve soup warm or cold, adding a swirl of creme fraiche or yogurt if desired.

Notes:

Number of servings: 6

Submitted By: Suzy Horvath
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