Prairie Fruit Soup

 

 

 

	4	cups water
	2	tablespoons long-grain white rice
	1/2	cup apple, finely chopped
	1	cup saskatoons, mashed
	1/2	cup raspberry fruit syrup
	1/4	cup lemon juice
	1	stick cinnamon
	1	tablespoon water, chilled
	1	teaspoon cornstarch

 

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a deep saucepan and add rice. Boil rapidly uncovered for 15 - 20 minutes. Drain rice, reserving liquid.

2. Put saskatoons in a bowl and mash. Add raspberry syrup and lemon juice.

3. Return rice water to saucepan and add chopped apple and cinnamon stick. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until apple is tender.

4. Remove the cinnamon stick. Add the drained rice and saskatoon mixture.

5. Simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Blend together cold water and cornstarch to form a smooth paste. Stir into soup.

7. Bring to boiling, continue to cook for 3-5 minutes. Cool slightly.

Serve soup warm or cold. If serving cold garnish with whip cream.