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Iowa Family Fruit Soup




Source of Recipe


Vernalisa's


List of Ingredients




2 cups mixed dried fruits
1/2 c. seedless raisins
2 quarts water
1 c. sugar
1 3-inch stick cinnamon
3 tbsp. tapioca
Few drops red food coloring



Recipe



Soak dried fruits in the 2 quarts water for several hours, or as directed on package. Add sugar and cinnamon and cook slowly, covered, for 1 hour or until fruit is tender but not mushy. Remove cinnamon stick. Let tapioca stand in 1/2 cup cold water for 5 minutes, then stir into soup. Cook until soup clears, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add a little red food coloring and let cool. Chill before serving with a dab of whipped cream or sour cream.

YIELD: Makes 2 quarts.