Name: Chilled Spice-Plum Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. sugar -; 1 tsp. ground cardamom -; 1/2 tsp. ground anise -; Zest of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon) -; Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) -; 7 ripe red plums -; 3/4 c. Greek yogurt -; 1/4 c. rose water or syrup (optional) -

Ingredients for - Chilled Spice-Plum Soup

1. 1 1/2 c. sugar

2. 1 tsp. ground cardamom

3. 1/2 tsp. ground anise

4. Zest of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)

5. Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

6. 7 ripe red plums

7. 3/4 c. Greek yogurt

8. 1/4 c. rose water or syrup (optional)

How to cook deliciously - Chilled Spice-Plum Soup

1 . Stage

Whisk together 1 1/4 cups sugar, cardamom, anise, and lime zest in a medium bowl. Add lime juice and plums; mix well to combine. Let marinate 15 minutes.

2 . Stage

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook plum mixture and 1/2 cup water, uncovered, until plums are soft, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Transfer a third of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth; return to pot. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

3 . Stage

To serve: Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and yogurt. Place a dollop of yogurt in 4 bowls. Spoon soup over yogurt and drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon rose water or syrup. Garnish with cardamom.