Summer Cold Peach Soup Recipes

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.

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!