FRESH FRUIT SOUP

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Entertaining is a big part of a military wife's life-my husband was a career Army man-so my soup got much use! It's a great cool-down after Mexican food, but I've also served it with butter cookies at a baby shower. -Jenny Sampson, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)
6 whole cloves
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 medium bananas, sliced
2 cups halved green grapes

Steps:

In a large saucepan, mix orange juice with water according to package directions. Remove 1/2 cup of juice; set aside. Add sugar, cinnamon stick and cloves to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and reserved orange juice until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice. , Pour into a large bowl; cover and chill. Just before serving, remove the spices and stir in fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.