Fruit Soup

This is another good dish for a gathering. I got this recipe from The Sisters Cafe and the "sister" who posted this recipe called it the "epitome of chick food." :) I certainly enjoyed it. Just make sure you plan ahead for this one - the liquid mixture has to chill overnight.

Fruit Soup

3/4 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. peach juice (or another cup of water - which is what I did)
3 Tbsp "Minute" brand tapioca
6 oz. orange juice concentrate
1 1/2 c. water

2 cans mandarin oranges (with or without juice)
1 large can sliced peaches (Lite peaches bottled w/ pear juice are perfect. If you use peaches in heavy syrup, don't add the syrup. Also cut peaches into bite-sized pieces.)
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 bananas, sliced
1 bag frozen raspberries or tri-berry mix, thawed but still cool and firm (or equivalent amount of fresh)

Bring sugar, water, peach juice and tapioca to a boil. Continue boiling for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Some tapioca will be clear and other granules will have a white center. Take off heat. Let sit for 30 minutes. (This is when tapioca becomes more clear.) Add orange juice concentrate and 1 1/2 cups water. Chill overnight.

Add mandarin oranges and peaches. Just before serving add strawberries, bananas and raspberries (or other berry mixture).