Title: Chilled Peach Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 6 Cups

3		Cardamom seeds
3		Whole cloves
2	lb	Peaches; peeled and coarsely chopped
2	c	Orange juice
3	tb	Lime juice
1/4	c	Honey
1 1/2	ts	Ground cinnamon
1	ts	Ground ginger
8	oz	Container vanilla low-fat yogurt
1	ts	Diced candied ginger
		Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs , fresh peach slices

Place cardamom and cloves on a 6-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string.

Bring spice bag, chopped peach, 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, if desired. Yield: 6 cups.

Note: 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom may be substituted; stir in with cinnamon and ginger. Southern Living Magazine, July 1997

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