Vidalia® and Pear Honey Soup

Ingredients for 6-8 Servings

1. Ingredients:

   • 2 tbsp Butter
   • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
   • 4 Medium Vidalia® Onions (peeled and chopped)
   • 3 Sweet Ripe Pears (peeled, cored, and chopped)
   • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
   • ½ tsp Salt
   • 1 ½ qt Chicken Broth
   • 1 cup Cream
   • ¼ cup Honey
   • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
   • 2 tbsp Minced Chives

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   Directions:

   1. In a 2-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter with the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the Vidalia® onions and pears, stirring to soften, about 2–3 minutes.
   2. Sprinkle in the curry powder and salt. Stir for another minute until the curry becomes fragrant.
   3. Stir in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Then, puree the mixture in a processor or blender until smooth. (Alternatively, use a stick blender and skip the cooling step.)
   4. Return the puree to the pan and add the cream and honey. Heat through.
   5. Whisk in the yogurt and half of the minced chives.
   6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining chives, or chill the soup thoroughly and serve in chilled bowls, garnished with the chives.

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