Title: Chilled Apricot-Pear Soup
Categories: Soup Lowfat
Yield: 4 Servings

16	oz	Can apricot halves in juice
16	oz	Can pear halves in juice
8	oz	Carton vanilla fatfree
		Yogurt
1/2	c	Skim milk
2	tb	Grand Marnier or other
		Orange-flavored liqueur
1/2	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/4		Ground nutmeg
1/8	ts	Ground cloves
		Fresh apricot slices
		(optional)
		Fresh mint sprigs
		(optional)

Drain the canned fruit, reserving one cup of the juice. Combine the canned fruit, reserved one cup juice, and next six ingredients in the container of an electric blender; cover and process for one minute or until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides. Cover and chill for two hours.

To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls. If desired, garnish with fresh apricot slices and mint sprigs. Serves 6.

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