Mixed Fruit Soup Recipe
Refreshing, colorful, and bursting with the natural sweetness of fruits, this chilled mixed fruit soup is the perfect way to enjoy a light, flavorful treat.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups orange juice
- ½ cup 106 g granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup peach juice or nectar such as Kern’s brand
- 3 ½ tablespoons minute or quick-cooking tapioca not large or small pearl
- 2 cans 11 ounces each mandarin oranges, undrained
- 1 quart canned or bottled sliced peaches drained (cut into smaller chunks if necessary)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar, water, peach juice, and quick-cooking tapioca in a medium-sized saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar and prevent the tapioca from sticking. Bring it to a rolling boil and let it cook for about 12 minutes, continuing to stir to ensure the tapioca thickens evenly.
- Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl or container. Stir in the orange juice until fully blended, then cover and refrigerate. Allow the mixture to chill for at least 4 hours or up to several days to ensure it is thoroughly cooled and the flavors are well developed.
- Just before serving, gently fold in the mandarin oranges with their juice, the drained peaches (cut into bite-sized pieces if needed), and the fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Mix lightly to avoid crushing the delicate berries. Keep the fruit soup chilled and serve within an hour to preserve the freshness of the added fruits.
Notes
- Fruit: Use fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries for the best flavor, but frozen fruit works as an alternative. Experiment with other fruits like bananas, and consider using frozen raspberries for a striking red color.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the soup base several days in advance and refrigerate. Add the fresh fruit just before serving to keep it vibrant and fresh.
- Sweetness: The soup’s sweetness depends on the peach juice/nectar and the ripeness of the fruit. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, increase the sugar to 3/4 cup.
- Consistency: For a thinner soup, reduce the tapioca to 3 tablespoons and add extra peach nectar or orange juice to adjust the texture.