Fruit soup is a simple, refreshing start for a summer meal. Use whatever fruit is in season, and experiment with fruit combinations, juices, herbs, and liqueurs. Try peaches with a little fresh ginger juice or apricots with orange juice. The combinations are endless!
SERVES 6 to 8.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice or white grape juice
- 1 pint of strawberries
- 2 medium cantaloupes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon fruit liqueur (kirsch, triple sec, and Grand Marnier™ are good choices)
- pinch of ground cardamom
- raspberry vinegar, or lemon or lime juice, to taste
- 1/2 to 1 cup plain yogurt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Clean and cut fruit. Put all ingredients except yogurt into a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into a large bowl and whisk in yogurt. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
