Chilled Cantaloupe and Peach Soup

An elegant starter dish for a hot summer's day--pureed fresh fruit with basil and gorgonzola cheese.

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Ingredients:

• 3 cups cantaloupe, diced
• 2 cups peeled peaches, diced
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
• Salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, minced

Method

Put cantaloupe, peaches, orange juice, basil leaves and salt in a blender. Blend to a smooth cream. Chill for at least one hour. Stir blended mixture and pour into four chilled bowls. Top each bowl with a tablespoon of gorgonzola and a sprinkle of minced basil.

Notes: Chilled Cantaloupe and Peach Soup makes a delicious lunch or light supper on a warm summer day. It's especially delicious served with crostini.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: pnieh
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