Chilled Pear Soup

Name: Chilled Pear Soup (Hideg körteleves)
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 600 g/1 lb 6 oz ripe pears; grated rind of 1 orange; 1.5 ml/¼ tsp mixed (apple pie) spice; 45 ml/3 tbsp soft light brown sugar; 45 ml/3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch); 45 ml/3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch); 250 ml/8 fl oz/1 cup sour cream

Hideg körteleves

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Food & Cooking of Hungary

By Silvena Rowe

Published 2012

About

This light and slightly spiced soup made with ripe pears is an exotic choice as a light appetizer, a refreshing summer meal served with fresh rolls, or a deliciously sweet conclusion to a meal. It is an excellent option for a vegetarian, low-fat food choice. The soup can also be made with apples or plums.

Ingredients

600 g/1 lb 6 oz ripe pears
grated rind of

Europe
Hungary
Soup
Starter
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Very low sodium
Low sodium
Low calorie
Summer

Method

Peel and core the pears, then slice thinly. Put the pears and 1.5 litres/2½ pints/6¼ cups water in a pan over medium heat. Add the orange rind, mixed spice and sugar. Stir in well and cook until the pears are soft.

PER SERVING: Energy 182kcal/760kJ; Protein 2g; Carbohydrate 26g, of which sugars 19g; Fat 8g, of which saturates 5g; Cholesterol 25mg; Calcium 55mg; Fibre 1.6g; Sodium 24mg