CHAMPAGNE PEACH AND MINT SOUP

Champagne Peach and Mint Soup image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 3h40m

Yield 12 hors d'oeuvres size servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 bottle dry Champagne
6 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large sprigs fresh mint, left intact but well washed and dried in a salad spinner or with paper toweling
White pepper
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
12 small sprigs fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

Combine Champagne, peaches, salt, large sprigs of mint, and white pepper in a large saucepan or deep pot. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat to infuse flavors. Remove from heat and remove large mint sprigs. Adjust salt and white pepper, if needed. Blend with an immersion blender and chill. Serve in demitasse cups garnished with 1/2 teaspoon creme fraiche and small mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calorie, Fat 1 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 23 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 8 grams