Chilled Cantaloupe-Peach Soup

Heaven. That's all I can say--this dessert is heaven. If you try any of the desserts on this blog, try this one!

3 ripe peaches

1/8 c. water

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about the juice from one lemon)

0-2 tsp. honey (I didn't use any, the recipe calls for 2)

dash of cinnamon

smaller dash of nutmeg

1/2 of a ripe cantaloupe

1/2 c. orange juice

blueberries to garnish(preferably fresh, but frozen is good too)

Other optional garnishes: plain yogurt, whipped topping, sour cream.

Directions:

1. Peel, pit and slice the peaches. Place them in a heavy saucepan with everything except the cantaloupe and orange juice. Heat the peach mixture to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover and let it stew for 10 minutes. Let it cool to room temperature.

2. Using a blender or food processor, puree the peach mixture with all its liquid. Place the puree in a serving bowl.

3. Chop approximately 3/4 of the 1/2 of cantaloupe (3/8 of the whole thing), and puree it in the orange juice until smooth. Add it to the peach puree. Mince the remaining 1/4 of the 1/2 of cantaloupe (1/8 of the total), and add the pieces to the puree. Cover and chill. Serve cold with blueberries.

Note: I got this recipe from the Enchanted Broccoli Forest cookbook.