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Nectarine-Cantaloupe Soup

6 nectarines, washed, unpeeled, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamonDash nutmeg1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, plus more if needed3 cups peeled, seeded, diced cantaloupe 1/4 cup fresh blueberriesMint sprigsIn saucepan, combine sliced nectarines, water, lemon juice, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Purée in blender or food processor; transfer to large bowl.Add orange juice and cantaloupe to blender and process; add to bowl with nectarine mixture and stir to combine. Cover and chill thoroughly. Serve soup in chilled bowls; garnish with blueberries and mint. (If soup becomes too thick during chilling, add more orange juice.)Serves eight.Nutrition values per serving: 109 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated), 27 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 3 mg sodium.Watkins

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