Turnip and Pear Soup

Posted for ZWT6 Scandinavia leg of tour. From the good people of Moosewood Restaurant.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil or 1  tablespoon butter
• 3  medium-large turnips, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
• 3  large pears, peeled, cored and chopped (about 3 cups)
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups  pear juice or 1 1⁄4 cups  apple juice
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste

• Options

•  shredded radish
•  raspberries

Directions

1. Saute onion in butter or oil, until translucent.
2. Add chopped turnips, apples and thyme.
3. Saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add fruit juice and cook on low heat until turnips are tender.
5. In a blender, food processor, or using a stick blender, puree until thick and smooth. Add black pepper to taste.
6. Serve with optional garnishes, if desired.