Soups

Blueberry Orange Soup

BLUEBERRY ORANGE SOUP

bullet1-1/4 pounds blueberries, fresh or frozen
bullet1-1/2 quarts orange juice
bullet1/4 cup light brown sugar
bullet1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
bullet2 tablespoons cornstarch
bullet2 tablespoons water
bullet3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
bulletButtermilk or plain yogurt
 

In a saucepan bring blueberries, orange juice, brown sugar and cinnamon to a boil; stir to combine.

Dissolve cornstarch with water; gradually stir into blueberry mixture; cook and stir until clear and lightly thickened.  Add orange peel.  

Pour into a bowl; refrigerate overnight.

Serve with buttermilk swirled in or top with dollop of yogurt.  Garnish with blueberries and mint, if desired.

Yield:  8 portions