TART CHERRY SOUP

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I spice up my sweet-tart soup with a hint of cinnamon. Serve this refreshing chilled concoction as a light first course...or for dessert, topped with a dollop of nonfat yogurt or reduced-fat whipped topping. -Neva Arthur, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) water-packed pitted tart cherries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 lime slices

Steps:

Place the cherries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a saucepan; add the orange juice, sugar, lime juice, zest and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges