RCI-SP.006.0010.001
Chilled Apricot-Pear Soup
* Serves 6
Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- (16 ounce) can apricot halves in juice1 unit
- (16 ounce) can pear halves in juice1 unit
- (8 ounce) carton vanilla fat-free yogurt1 unit
- ½ cup
- Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur2 tbsp
- ½ tbsp
- ¼ unit
- ⅛ tbsp
- fresh apricot slices (optional)1 unit
- fresh mint sprigs (optional)1 unit
Method
1
Peel, pit, and roughly chop fresh apricots and ripe pears, placing them into a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover the fruit.
10 minutes
2
Add a cinnamon stick, 2-3 whole cloves, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg to the saucepan, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
5 minutes
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the fruit and spices together until the apricots and pears are completely soft and tender.
20 minutes
4
Remove the cinnamon stick and whole cloves from the pot, then allow the cooked fruit mixture to cool slightly before proceeding.
10 minutes
5
Transfer the cooled fruit and its cooking liquid to a blender or food processor and puree until completely smooth.
3 minutes
6
Stir in the skim milk gradually until the soup reaches a light, creamy consistency, then taste and adjust spicing if desired.
2 minutes
7
Pour the soup into a covered container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
120 minutes
8
Serve the chilled soup in small bowls or cups, optionally garnished with a light dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.