Monday, July 21, 2008

Nectarine-Cantaloupe Soup


This nutritious and colorful cold soup is an elegant, delicious way to serve fruit. It's as impressive as it is easy, and makes a beautiful first course for breakfast or brunch

6 nectarines, washed, unpeeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tspWatkins Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2tsp Watkins Cinnamon
Dash Watkins Nutmeg
1 cup
freshly squeezed orange juice
3 cups peeled, seeded, diced cantaloupe
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Mint sprigs

(may need slightly more orange juice before serving)

In saucepan, combine prepared nectarines, water, lemon juice, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Puree in blender or food processor ; transfer to large bowl. Add orange juice and cantaloupe to blender and process; add to bowl with nectarine mixture and stir to combine. Cover and chill thoroughly. Serve soup in chilled bowls; garnish with blueberries and mint.. (If soup becomes too thick during chilling, add more orange juice.)

Makes 8 servings.

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