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Science Healthnotes

Blackberry Mint Bisque

Skip the cooking stage in this luscious summer soup and you’ve got a refreshing smoothie.

Heart-Healthy
Quick & Easy

Preparation facts

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups (520g) blackberries

1/2 cup (120mL) raspberry lemonade

1 1/2 cups (360g) plain nonfat or soy yogurt

Fresh mint, chopped

Directions

Puree blackberries and lemonade in a food processor or blender.

Pour fruit mixture into a medium saucepan and heat on low for about 5 minutes to blend flavors. Remove soup from burner and whisk in yogurt. Chill if desired. Serve topped with fresh mint.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 167

Calories from Fat 18 (11%)

% Daily Value*

3%Total Fat 2g

5%Saturated Fat 0.9g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g

2%Cholesterol 6mg

3%Sodium 67mg

12%Potassium 431mg

11%Total Carbohydrate 33g

30%Dietary Fiber 7.6g

Sugars 16g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

13%Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires February 2010.

*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

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