Chilled Plum Soup
This refreshing summer soup blends ripe plums, citrus, and warm spices into a tangy-sweet bowl of bliss. Served cold and finished with yogurt or coconut milk, it's the ultimate heatwave hack.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ripe plums washed, pitted, and quartered
- ½ cup sugar or honey, to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 3 cups water or coconut water
- ½ cup plain yogurt or coconut milk
- fresh mint or basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and quarter the plums. No need to peel.
- In a pot, simmer plums with water, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the cinnamon stick if used. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion or standard blender. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
- Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Stir in yogurt or coconut milk before serving. Garnish with mint or basil if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving. Freezing is possible, but may affect texture. Adjust sweetness to taste and experiment with other fruit if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
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