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Pear Buttermilk Bisque

Ripe pears, leeks, shallots, garlic, wine, and stock simmer together before blending into a smooth buttermilk bisque.

$2.23per serving $$
45 minstart to table
4servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 large leeks
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 large ripe pears
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon (optional)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (optional)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (optional)

Steps

  1. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped shallots, leeks, and garlic, and cook for 8 minutes until softened without browning.
  3. Stir in the pears, salt, tarragon, white wine, and chicken stock, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup carefully until smooth, return it to the pot, and warm it over low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the buttermilk and black pepper, and heat gently for 2 minutes without boiling.

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