Turnip And Pear Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon butter
3 medium-large turnips, peeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
3 large pears, peeled, cored and chopped (about 3 cups)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups pear juice or 1 1/4 cups apple juice
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Options
shredded radish
raspberries

Preparation

Saute onion in butter or oil, until translucent.
Add chopped turnips, apples and thyme.
Saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add fruit juice and cook on low heat until turnips are tender.
In a blender, food processor, or using a stick blender, puree until thick and smooth. Add black pepper to taste.
Serve with optional garnishes, if desired.