Caramelised pear Soup

Caramelised Pear Soup

-1 sweet onion
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-2 potatoes, peeled and chopped in small pieces.
-5 pears (peeled and core removed)
-2.5 cup veggie broth or chicken broth
-1 cup white wine
-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
-1 tablespoon grated ginger
-1 tablespoon maple syrup
-salt and pepper
-1 can of coconut milk or heavy cream

In a pot on medium heat place chopped onion with the olive oil.  cook until soft and clear.  Add the potatoes and pears, broth and wine.  Allow to cook until the potatoes are soft.  (About 30 minutes).  Add the ginger and cinnamon, coconut milk and salt and pepper.  Allow to cook together.  Purée and serve with roasted almonds.