Celery and Pear Soup

Celery, Leeks, Pears, Recipes, Thyme

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped leeks
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled, coarsely chopped ripe pear
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves)
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water

Directions:

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until foaming. Add olive oil, shallots, and pear, season well with salt and ground white pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add celery and thyme, season with more salt and pepper, and sweat until most of the liquid has evaporated and the celery has just started to soften, about 12 minutes.
  3. Add broth and water, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer until celery is tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Using a blender, purée soup in batches until smooth. Return soup to the stove to reheat. Season well with salt and pepper.