Spiced Fruit and Cream Soup

Delight your senses with this luxurious Spiced Fruit and Cream Soup, a unique twist on comfort food that’s perfect for any season. This silky-smooth, velvety soup combines the natural sweetness of plump dried fruits like apricots, figs, cherries, and raisins with the warm aromas of cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Cooked with apple juice and a touch of sugar, the mixture is blended to perfection before being elevated with rich heavy cream and a hint of vanilla. Thickened to just the right consistency and finished with a sprinkle of nutmeg, this versatile dish can be served warm for a cozy treat or chilled as an elegant dessert. Perfect for a dinner party or a light indulgence, it’s a flavorful balance of spiced fruitiness and creamy decadence, garnished with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups mixed dried fruits (e.g., apricots, figs, raisins, cherries)
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 leaves fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed dried fruits, apple juice, water, orange zest, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and sugar.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the dried fruits are plump and tender.

Step 3

Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves from the mixture. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the fruit mixture until smooth. If needed, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for an extra smooth texture.

Step 4

Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan and place it over low heat.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the soup, allowing it to thicken slightly as it simmers for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg. Heat gently, but do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.

Step 7

Taste and adjust sweetness, if necessary, by adding more sugar to your preference.

Step 8

Serve the soup warm or chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1402.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2060.3

Total Fat 82.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 240mg	0%
Sodium 234.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 276.9g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.2mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 2298.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.9%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 62.3%