Serves 4

Sauté Aromatics

1. Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat in a sauté pan. Add  onions, celery and garlic and sauté for 5-10 minutes, until vegetables are golden. Remove from pan and add to a blender

Blanch & Peel Peaches & Tomatoes

1. With a paring knife carve a slight X on the bottom of each peach and tomato
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil
3. Start with the tomatoes and drop 2-3 at a time and let blanch for 30 seconds. Remove from pot and place under cold running water. At this point it will be easy to remove the skins. Discard the skins, cut tomatoes in half, and squeeze out the seeds and place tomatoes in a blender
4. Drop the peaches in the boiling water and let blanch 45 seconds. Remove and place under cold running water. Remove the skins, cut in half and remove the pit. Add peaches to the blender

Purée & Chill the Soup

1. Place onion-garlic-celery mixture in blender with all other ingredients and purée until smooth (If using an immersion blender, place ingredients in a large bowl )
2. Ready to serve or place mixture in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate to chill before serving

Serving Suggestion

• Serve with a sliced of peaches and basil leaves on top and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Recipe Created By: Chef Marjorie Druker
New England Soup Factory Summer 2008