Ingredients
| 2 Cup |
mixed dried fruit |
| 1/2 Cup |
seedless raisins |
| 2 Quart |
water |
| 1 Cup |
sugar |
| 1 |
3-inch cinnamon stick |
| 3 Tablespoon |
tapioca |
| 1/2 Cup |
cold water |
| 1 Teaspoon |
aromatic bitters, optional |
| |
Few drops of red food coloring |
| |
Whipped or sour cream for garnish |
Instructions
Soak dried fruit and raisins in 2 quarts of water for several hours - or as directed on package. Add sugar and cinnamon stick and cook until fruit is tender, but not
mushy. Let tapioca stand in 1/2 cup cold water for 5 minutes, then stir into soup. Add a teaspoon of aromatic bitters, if desired. Cook until soup clears (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat; remove cinnamon stick, add the red food coloring and let cool. Chill before serving with a dollop of whipped cream or sour cream. May serve hot and/or plain.
