Chilled Peach Soup |
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| 3 cardamom seeds* |
1/4 cup honey |
| 3 whole cloves |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
| 2 pounds peaches, peeled and coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
| 2 cups orange juice |
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla low-fat yogurt |
| 3 tablespoons lime juice |
1 teaspoon diced candied ginger |
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Place cardamom and cloves on a 6-inch square of cheesecloth;
tie with string. Bring spice bag, chopped peaches, orange juice,
and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce
heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until peach
is tender. Remove and discard spice bag; let peach mixture cool.
Process peach mixture in batches in a blender or food processor
until smooth; stir in yogurt and ginger. Cover and chill; garnish
with fresh mint sprigs or peach slices if desired.
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| * 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom may be substituted; stir in
with cinnamon and ginger. |
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| Yield: 6 cups |
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