6 pears, peeled, cored and cut up
2 sm. scallion, with tops and cut up
1/8 tsp. salt
1 stalk celery, cut up
1 tsp. curry powder
2 c. chicken broth
2 c. half and half or light cream
Nutmeg or cinnamon, optional

Put all ingredients except cream and nutmeg in blender and puree. Pour into bowl and stir in half and half. Chill and just before serving top with a little nutmeg.