Fine celery and pear soup

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 large celeriac, peeled, cut into cubes
• 3 m.-sized potatoes, peeled, cut into cubes
• 2 medium-sized onions, peeled and diced
• 2 large pears, peeled, pitted, diced
• 1 liter chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 small chili pepper(s), or more to taste
• some olive oil
• Salt
• pepper
• some lime juice or lemon juice
• 4 grains allspice
• 1 baguette(s), fresh
• some parsley or chives, very finely chopped
• 4 tsp crème fraîche

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Sauté the prepared vegetables and pears in a little olive oil in a pan, season with salt and pepper. Add spices and, if using, some washed celery leaves. Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock, making sure the vegetables are well covered, and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the celery leaves. Puree very finely in a blender. Then pour through a fine sieve back into the pot and heat again. If the soup is still too thick, add water. Add lime juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Ladle into soup bowls, garnish each with 1 teaspoon of crème fraîche and some herbs. Serve with fresh baguette. A flavorful, light soup, ideal as a starter, and quick and easy to prepare.