5 lb. frozen cherries, thawed
1 lg. can peaches, cut into sm. pieces
1 c. orange juice
2 c. water
6 tbsp. tapioca
6 whole cloves

Combine all ingredients and let stand 5 minutes. Cook at medium heat until it comes to a full rolling boil, stirring often. Boil 2 minutes. (I serve this with French bread and cheese or with ice cream as a dessert.)

Like any soup, this recipe is subject to your creativity. Sometimes I add leftover pineapple, nectarines fresh in the summer, peach schnapps, or to stretch the last servings I have added water or juice.