Scandinavian Tart Cherry Soup

 Recipe Summary: Preparation Time:  8 hours, 15 minutes  Number of Servings:  12                Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person:  0.50 Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried sliced apples
• 1 cup dried pitted prunes
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup canned pitted red tart cherries
• 1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca
• 1 cup grape juice
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 tablespoon cherry juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp orange peel, grated
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions: Combine all dried fruits, tapioca, grape juice, cherry juice and water in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Before serving, stir in orange and lemon juices, orange peel, and brown sugar. Serve warm as soup or dessert. Serve chilled with frozen vanilla yogurt.