Chilled Apricot Soup
2 lbs ripe fresh apricots
1/2 c dried apricots
1 T fresh lemon juice
1 t sugar or honey
1 c buttermilk
pinch ground ginger
Bring about 4 inches of
water to a boil in a large pot. Add the whole fresh apricots
and bring to a second boil, remove with a slotted spoon
after 40 seconds. When they’re cool enough to handle,
peel, slice and remove the pits.
Place the dried apricots in a saucepan and add water to
cover. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Cover,
reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the apricots
are soft, about 20 minutes.
Place the dried apricots in a food processor or blender,
and puree. Add the fresh apricots and puree. Add the lemon
juice, sugar or honey, buttermilk and ginger, and process
until smooth.
Transfer to a glass bowl, chill about 3 hours. Serve cold.
ENJOY! |
