Chilled Fruit Soup with Spiked NutsAnonymous Fri Oct 07 11:21:13 2005 1/2 cup sugar 3 oz. champagne 1/2 gal. seasonal fruit juice 1/2 cup honeydew flesh, diced 1/2 cup cantaloupe flesh, diced 1/4 cup watermelon flesh, small parisienne 1/4 cup seedless grapes, cut into quarters 1 plum, pitted, thinly sliced 4 oz. vodka 2 oz. tequila 4 oz. orange juice cinnamon, to taste nutmeg, to taste 6 honeydew rings, thinly sliced Combine sugar and champagne in saucepan; stir to dissolve. Add fruit juice; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth; refrigerate until chilled. Place honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapes and plums in bowl. Combine vodka, tequila, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over fruits. Marinate 15 minutes. TO SERVE Place marinated fruit in chilled soup cup; place honeydew ring over fruit. Ladle chilled fruit broth into cup. Suggested accompaniments include quick breads such as coconut-banana bread. NOTES Season: Summer Food Cost: Low to moderate Email the recipe Chilled Fruit Soup With Spiked Nuts to a friend! |


