Denmark Prune and Sago Soup

Serves 6
Ingredients
• 18 large prunes
• ½ cup seedless raisins
• 6 tbsp tapioca
• 8 cups water
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1 cup grapefruit juice
• Sugar to taste
• ½ cup green grape juice
• Heavy cream
Directions
1. Wash the prunes, cover with water and cook until tender. Remove pits. Wash the raisins and drain. Cover with hot water and let stand until soft and plump.
2. Simmer sago (or tapioca) slowly in the 8 cups of  water with the cinnamon stick until soft, about 1 hour.
3. Add the prunes, raisins and juice. Taste, and add sugar according to your taste. Simmer slowly for 1 hour more.
4. Add ½ cup of grape juice and blend while the soup is warm. Top with whipped cream if you wish.
5. Serve immediately.