Berry buttermilk soup

5 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 cups Fresh or frozen loose-pack blueberries or strawberries
1½ cup Water
½ cup Sugar
½ teaspoon Finely shredded orange peel
2 tablespoons Orange juice
2 cups Buttermilk

Directions

Thaw berries, if frozen; drain. If desired, set aside 5 or 6 berries for garnish. In 1½-quart saucepan combine berries, water, sugar, orange peel, and juice. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.

Pour into blender container; cover and blend till smooth. Stir in the buttermilk. Cover and chill thoroughly. If desired garnish each serving with reserved berry or thin orange slice. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

Recipe from: Better Homes and Gardens, Soups & Stews Cookbook Copyright 1978 by Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, Iowa

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