Peach Soup Recipe 435

CHILLED PEACH SOUP

Steps:

• Place white wine, peach schnapps, sugar, mint leaves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half-and-half together in a bowl, and stir until well blended and sugar is dissolved. Add sliced peaches, and transfer to a saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently and reducing heat if necessary to prevent scorching cream. Remove from heat when peaches are tender. Cool to a safe temperature for blending. Process in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled.

ROASTED PEACH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Lightly butter a baking sheet.
• Place peach halves cut side down, on prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the peaches with 1/2 cup sugar and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place the baked peaches in a food processor or blender, along with any drippings from the pan.
• Puree until smooth, stopping 2 to 3 times to scrape down the sides.
• Transfer to a large nonreactive bowl and set aside.
• In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the peach nectar, remaining sugar and star anise over medium heat.
• Use the tip of blunt knife to scrape the vanilla bean seeds into mixture.
• Bring to a boil and then remove from heat.
• Let the syrup infuse for about 1 hour; then strain through a fine sieve into a nonreactive bowl and add the citrus juices.
• Slowly add the peach syrup to the peach puree until the desired flavor is achieved.
• If the soup is flavored to your liking but too thick, add a little plain peach juice to thin.
• Cover and refrigerate until completely cold.
• To serve, ladle into chilled soup cups and garnish with sliced strawberries and mint.

SUMMER COLD PEACH SOUP

Steps:

• Pour a small amount of diet 7-up over sliced peaches and toss to coat. Take a slotted spoon, remove and reserve 2 cups of peaches. Again, use the slotted spoon to place the remainer in a blender or food processor. Puree. Place all peaches in the refrigerator to chill.
• In a medium saucepan, add the 1.5 cups cold water, sugar, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
• While spice mixture is simmering, combine the cornstarch with the 1/2 cup water. Stir well to completely dissolve cornstarch; set aside.
• After the spices have simmered 8 minutes, stir in the dissolved cornstarch. Bring to a second boil, stirring constantly. Then remove from the heat.
• Stir in the white wine. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks.
• Add food coloring and stir. Refrigerate.
• When ready to serve, add all peaches and gently stir to blend together the liquid and the fruit.
• Garnish the chilled soup/ peach mixture with berries and a sprig of mint.
• Enjoy!

OKANAGAN PEACH SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. (135 degrees C). Roast garlic cloves on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes, or until golden but not burnt.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, sweat the onions and peaches until softened. Season with curry powder, turmeric, roasted garlic, and sugar. Cook over medium to low heat until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Deglaze the pan with Chardonnay wine, then stir in the vegetable stock.
• Remove from heat, and puree the soup in a blender or food processor, and strain through a fine sieve. Stir in the coconut milk, and season with salt and pepper. Reheat if desired, before serving.