SWEET POTATO PEAR SOUP -a recipe from At Home With Carolyne Roehm- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 cups chicken stock 3/4 cup chopped shallots 2-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and minced 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup orange juice Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 Bartlett pears, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup pear brandy Zest of 1 lime Simmer potatoes in chicken stock, until potatoes are cooked through. Meanwhile, over low heat, saute shallots and ginger in 2 tablespoons butter for about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving liquid. Puree potatoes, shallots, ginger, and reserved liquid with an immersion blender or in a food processor (in batches). Process until smooth. Return soup to pan and season with salt and pepper. Over medium heat, saute pears in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes. Remove the pears from the stove and add the pear brandy. Return the pears to the stove and flambé pears until the alcohol burns off. Add pears and pan juices to the soup. Reheat soup. Pour into individual bowls and top with lime zest. Makes 6 servings Excerpted from At Home with Carolyne Roehm by Carolyne Roehm, Melissa Davis All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
