Chilled Peach Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cardamom seeds*
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 pounds peaches, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 cups orange juice
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (8-ounce) container vanilla low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon diced candied ginger
• Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs, fresh peach slices

Preparation

1. Place cardamom and cloves on a 6-inch square of cheesecloth; tie with string.
2. 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.
3. Process peach mixture in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth; stir in yogurt and ginger. Cover and chill; garnish, if desired.
4. *1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom may be substituted; stir in with cinnamon and ginger.