Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a saucepan.
1 tbsp. olive oil
Add shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
2 shallots
Add turnips, potatoes, and pears to the saucepan. Cook, frequently stirring, for about 5 minutes.
1 cup turnips, 2 russet or sweet potatoes, 2 pears
Pour the chicken stock and bring it to a boil.
4 cups chicken stock
Cover, lower the heat to medium-low, and let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Purée the vegetables with an immersion blender until smooth.
Pour the coconut milk, and curry powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well combined.
½ tbsp. curry powder, ¼ cup coconut milk, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serve the soup garnished with fresh chives.
Fresh chives