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                          Berry Buttermilk Soup

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Fresh or frozen loose-pack -- blueberries or straw
   1 1/2  cups          Water
     1/2  cup           Sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      Finely shredded orange peel
   2      tablespoons   Orange juice
   2      cups          Buttermilk

Thaw berries, if frozen; drain. If desired, set aside 5 or 6 berries for garnish.
 In 1 1/2-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.


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