Ginger-Peach Soup

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds peaches
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• ⅔ cup apple juice
• ½ teaspoon peeled, freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Scant 1 teaspoon kosher salt

The garnish for each serving:

• 1 aromatic geranium leaf or 1 unsprayed rose petal or 3 to 4 slices peeled, pitted peach

Four servings

Preparation

1. Peel and pit the peaches, rubbing them with 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice to prevent discoloration as you work. Place peaches in a food processor and process until smooth.
2. Scrape peach puree into a medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until cold. Serve garnished as desired.

10 minutes