Fruit Soup

• 2  cup  coarsely ground cantaloupe
• 2 1/2  cup  fresh strawberries
• 1/4  cup  seedless green grapes
• 3  cup  coarsely chopped apple
• 1/4  cup  sugar
• 2  cup  water
• 1/4  cup  lemon juice
• 1/4  cup  orange juice
• Sour cream
• Orange rind strips

Combine cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, apple, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Pour half of fruit mixture into blender. Blend until smooth. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Add orange juice to fruit mixture, stir and chill.

Spoon into bowls, garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and orange rind.

Yield: 7 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minute
Inactive Prep Time: about one hour
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen