Pear and Parsnip Bisque

By rschierholz

From Rachael Ray Magazine October 2011

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 bunch scallions, sliced
• 4 cups cubed parsnips
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 cups broth
• 2 comice pears, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, melt butter. Add scallion whites and parsnips; cook 8 minutes. Add wine, broth and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to simmer. Reduce heat and cook 8 minutes; add pears and cook 10 minutes. Puree with cream; season and top with scallion greens.