Christmas Soup Recipe

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In addition to serving it as a summertime meal, I put this traditional Mennonite soup on our Christmas lunch table along with an assortment of cold sandwiches and salads.

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Christmas Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts plus 1/2 cup water, divided
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) mixed dried fruit (4 cups)
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
  • 1 can (16 ounces) pitted tart cherries, undrained

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, bring 4 quarts water, dried fruit, raisins and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until fruit is tender.
  • Combine the sugar, cornstarch and remaining water. Gradually add to kettle until well blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add cherries. Remove cinnamon stick. Chill. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 248 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 24 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Soup in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p40

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