Peach-Apricot Soup

Ingredients

• 3 medium apricots pitted peeled halved
• 0.3 cup cognac 
• 2 tablespoons cranberries dried (such as Craisins)
• 2 cups orange juice 
• 3 medium peaches pitted peeled halved

Equipment

• bowl
• blender

Directions

1. Combine cognac and cranberries in a bowl; let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Place cognac and cranberries in a blender; process until cranberries are finely chopped.
3. Add orange juice, peaches, and apricots; process until peach mixture is smooth and cranberries are minced. Cover and chill.
4. Serve chilled.
5. NOTE: You can omit the cognac and use 2 1/4 cups orange juice, if desired.