Zucchini pear soup

What is better than a hot soup in a cold winter evening? Specially when I am wishing to cook and eat something simple. I had a zucchini and pear left in my refrigerator and I decided to use it in a soup. The hot soup with the hint of sweetness and hint of pepper was delicious!

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INGREDIENTS:

(Serves 2)

1 medium zucchini

1 medium pear

500ml hot water

1/2cup chopped shallots

Olive oil

1tbsp balsamic vinegar

Salt, pepper

METHOD:

1.      Peel and chop the zucchini and pear into bite size pieces.

2.      Lightly coat the pieces with oil and roast for 30 minutes at 180°C.

3.      Heat oil in a pot.

4.      Add the shallots and cook until translucent.

5.      Add water, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and bring it to boil.

6.      Add the pear and zucchini pieces.

7.      Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

8.      Using a hand blender, blend the zucchini and pear pieces. Bring it to boil.

9.      Serve hot.