CHILLED SUMMER BERRY BISQUE

Chilled Summer Berry Bisque image

A blend of yogurt and spices thickens this cold blueberry soup and tempers the sweetness. It makes an attractive and healthy first course for a summer menu.-Arlene Knick, Newport News, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed, divided
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups plain yogurt
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups blueberries, apple juice, orange juice, honey, ginger, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., In a blender, process blueberry mixture and yogurt in batches until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, garnish with mint and remaining blueberries.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges