vanilla bean seeds. Add the creme fraiche and blend. Thin with the heavy cream to a semi-liquid consistency. 9. To assemble the soup: Place the poached pear slices in chilled shallow bowls or rimmed soup plates. Scatter the orange sections and pineapple pieces evenly on top. Ladle 0.25-cup of the soup over each serving. Place a dollop of the creme fraiche mixture in the center of each bowl and garnish with a mint leaf. Makes 6-8 servings. NOTE: If you buy organic oranges or tangerines, you don't need to follow the scalding procedure in Step 2.