Icy Pear Soup(Anjou Pears Are Wonderful In This Recipe.)

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 leeks (white part plus 1-inch of light green), sliced
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 medium-size potato, diced
• 3 c. chicken stock
• freshly ground white pepper to taste
• 3 large pears, peeled and chopped
• 2 c. cold milk
• freshly grated nutmeg to taste

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
2. Add leeks and celery; saut for 5 minutes or until soft. Add potatoes, stock and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Cool slightly. Carefully puree in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add pears and puree. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in milk and nutmeg. Chill thoroughly, at least 2 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

butter, leeks, celery, potato, chicken stock, freshly ground white pepper, pears, cold milk, nutmeg

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=126579 (may not work)