Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Chilled Pineapple & Pear Soup

Ingredients

800gms fresh pineapple

400gms pears

5gms green leaf tea

50ml honey

2 whole lemons

4-6 sprigs mint

Method

Peel core and cut pineapple and pears into chunks. Combine the two and puree until smooth in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Bring 300ml water to a rolling boil and add the tea leaves. Turn off the flame immediately and allow the brew to rest for 5 minutes. Cool and strain the tea and add to the pineapple and pear puree. Add honey and lemon juice a little at a time till you get the right taste. Chill in the refrigerator. Serve in tall glasses with a sprig of mint and a wedge of pineapple on the rim.

 


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