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    Home » Recipes » Soups » Peach Lemongrass Soup with Creme Fraiche

    LAST UPDATED: August 12, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: August 17, 2016 By Toni Dash 59 Comments

    Peach Lemongrass Soup with Creme Fraiche

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    This simple chilled Peach Lemongrass Soup with Creme Fraiche recipe is an unexpected delight! Sweetened only by the ripe peaches, the flavors of lemongrass and ginger blend beautifully for a taste of high summer.

    Peach Lemongrass Soup with Creme Fraiche

    We are currently swimming in peaches and they are gorgeous. Firm fruit that yields to the slightest squeeze. Perfectly ripe. The kind of ripe that when you bite into one abundant juice dribbles down your face. The juice is so sweet you don’t want to miss a drop of it.

    At this time of year so many fruits become ripe at once. My fridge is well-stocked and even if I were to forgo all other forms of food to become a temporary Fruitarian, I’d have too much. There is of course canning or freezing to save them for later, who can wait for that?

    A bowl of Peach Lemongrass Soup

    I’ve been making Buttermilk Peach Buckle, Quick Fresh Peach Chutney, Grilled Peach Mascarpone Ice Cream, Grilled Peach and Corn Salsa, Peach Yogurt Granola Breakfast Popsicles (I’d eat every single day given the choice) and Peach Buttermilk Glazed Donuts (gluten-free).

    You’d imagine this might satisfy my peach desires but I really wanted to mix it up and make something a bit more out of the box. I had begun to flirt with the idea of a soup, slightly chilled, not overly sweet and spiced differently than one would expect. Is that weird? Once you’ve tasted Peach Lemongrass Soup with Creme Fraiche you’ll never imagine it ever sounds odd.

    Bowl of Peach Lemongrass Soup from overhead

    I don’t think it’s weird. After all Gazpacho is a cold tomato soup and some might find that weird. I loved the idea of the indescribably sweet flavor of ripe peaches complimented by a slightly tangy flavor of lemongrass and a bit of crème fraiche. It is unbelievably dreamy, this soup. A perfect summer sipper with a sophisticated flavor palate the is completely refreshing as well. I could drink a gallon of it!

    At the time these fantastically creative ideas came in I was well down the road with my soup. Simple, quick, embracing the indescribable flavor of the ripe peaches, with a slightly tangy compliment of lemongrass and ginger, with a bit of crème fraiche. I could easily drink a gallon of it!

    Peach Lemongrass Soup with Creme Fraiche

    Peach Lemongrass Soup with Creme Fraiche

    This unexpected peach soup is heightened by the addition of citrusy-tangy lemongrass and ginger. The flavor of the ripened peaches takes center stage and is complimented by a light addition of cream. It's light, flavorful, using only the natural sweetness of the peaches. Since all peaches are not equally sweet, I recommend tasting the peaches used and if needed add a bit of sugar, agave or honey to the saute phase to ensure the soup meets your sweetness preferences.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 1/2 cup servings (2 cups)
    Calories: 303kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ tablespoon unsalted Butter
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Lemongrass Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
    • 4 large Peaches , ripe yet firm, peeled, pitted, roughly chopped (they will be pureed later)
    • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • Garnish: Crème Fraiche or Sour Cream

    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
    • Add the lemongrass powder and ground ginger. Sauté to combine and until aromatic (2-3 minutes).
    • Add the peaches and continue to sauté over medium heat to fully combine the spices with the peaches and allow the peaches to soften slightly (about 5 minutes). Peaches can be mashed as they cook with a cooking spoon.
    • Remove from heat. Pour mixture into a blender and puree. Return to the saucepan.
    • Over very low heat, add the heavy whipping cream and the kosher salt. Stir to fully combine. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
    • Allow to cool to room temperature. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Add a small spoonful (teaspoon sized) of crème fraiche to the top of the soup before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1495IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    This delicious recipe was originally published in August 2013 and has been updated in 2016.

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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Nicole Escat says

      August 21, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      I haven’t tried a peach soup. But I am so sure that I will love this recipe!

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