I was reading this site about pepper and fruits, and remebered a soup I had made for a wine dinner. I dug through my old, food-stained chef notebooks and found it. I dedicate this one to Pete.

Ready

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 6 peeled, cored and diced, ripe pears (I like Bosc pears for this recipe)
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ Tbsp finely chopped crystalized ginger
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
• Salt
• Lemon zest for garnish

Set

• Blender or food processor
• Spatula
• Container with cover

Go

1. Place all ingredients in blender/processor, except for salt and lemon zest for garnish.
2. Process until you get a nice smooth, puree.
3. Adjust seasoning with salt.
4. Let sit in refrigerator overnight.
5. Serve with a dallop of creme fraiche and garnish with lemon zest and a dusting of pepper.