Title: Birnensuppe (pear soup)
 Categories: Soups/stews, 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.