Pear Soup

1. Peel the Pears and quarter length wise. Cut the core out at an angle. Cut pears into chunks and place in a medium sized soup pot. cover with ½ Cup of White Wine and 4 cups of vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer about 25-30 minutes. Pears must be soft and tender.
2. Transfer to a blender and blend on low for 1 minute, then on medium for 1 minute and then on high for 1 minute.
3. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in sugar and salt.
4. Use a spice grater to season with star anise or cinnamon. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.

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