CARIBBEAN FRUIT SOUP

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This fruit soup is a delicious, refreshing way to begin a summer meal. Jerk seasoning gives each spoonful a little kick.-Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup each chopped peeled fresh peaches, nectarines, papaya and mango
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 cups frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed
1 cup passion fruit or mango nectar
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peaches, nectarines, papaya, mango, pineapple, cantaloupe, cucumber, red pepper and onions. Place half of fruit mixture in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining fruit mixture, pina colada mix, nectar, cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, sugar, jerk seasoning, salt, ginger and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until chilled., Toss bananas with remaining lime juice. Garnish soup with bananas and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 6g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.