Make sure this delightful soup is very cold before serving.
1 cantaloupe, halved, seeded
1 quart strawberries
½ pound red seedless grapes
4 apples, peeled, cored, quartered
¾ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup sugar (or ½ teaspoon of liquid Stevia)
6 cups water
1½ cups fresh orange juice
Scoop out the pulp of the cantaloupe with a spoon and slice it into bite-size pieces. Wash the strawberries and grapes and discard the stems. Blend the cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, apples, ½ cup of the lemon juice, sugar, and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Place the cantaloupe mixture in a food processor and purée for 30 seconds. Mix in the remaining ¼ cup lemon juice and the orange juice. Cover and chill.
Yield: 8 servings
Adapted from a recipe found on RecipeLand.com
Choose low-sodium, low-fat natural soup broths (available at health food stores) that are low in food additives.