Title: Birnensuppe (Pear Soup)
Categories: Soup German
Yield: 2 Servings

2	tb	Raisins
1	tb	Dry sherry
2	sm	Pears, cored, pared, and sliced
1 1/2	c	Water
1		Inch cinnamon stick
1	ds	Crush aniseed
2		Teaspoons. granulated sugar
1/2		Teaspoons. lemon juice

In small bowl combine raisins and sherry; set aside.

In 1-quart saucepan combine pears, water, cinnamon stick, and aniseed; bring to a boil and cook until pears are very soft, about 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and let mixture cool. Transfer to blender container and process until smooth; pour into bowl or container and stir in raisin mixture, sugar, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Makes 2 servings.

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