Cinnamon Peach Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CINNAMON PEACH SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Ripe peaches
3 Whole cloves
3 Allspice berries
3 Cardamom pods
2 c Freshly squeezed orange
-juice
3 tb Fresh lime juice, or to
-taste
3 tb To 4 tb honey or brown sugar
-(or to taste)
1 t Ground cinnamon
1 t Ground ginger
1 c Nonfat yogurt
1 tb Diced candied ginger
Sprigs of fresh mint,
-for garnish

Drop the peaches in a pot of boiling water and boil
for 30 seconds. Rinse them under cold water and slip
off the skins. Pit the peaches and coarsely chop them.
Tie the cloves, allspice, and cardamom in cheesecloth
(or wrap in foil and pierce with fork). Combine the
peaches, spice bundle, orange juice, lime juice,
honey, cinnamon, and ginger in a heavy saucepan. (The
amount of honey needed well depend on the sweetness of
the peaches.) Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the
fruit is very soft. Remove the spice bundle and let
the soup cool to room temperature. Puree the soup in a
blender and chill. Just before serving, whisk in the
yogurt and candied ginger. Correct the
seasoning,adding honey and lime juice to taste. Serve
in glass bowls or wine goblets, garnishing each with a
sprig of mint. Serves 4-6.

Origin: Cookbook Digest July/August Shared by: Sharon
Stevens.



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