Chilled Strawberry Soup

Name: Chilled Strawberry Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 quart fresh strawberries; 1 cup orange juice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Whipped cream or yogurt and fresh mint, optional

A neighbor gave this recipe to my young daughter after she went to visit with a bowl and spoon in hand!—Ellen Lohrenz, Enid, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1 quart fresh strawberries
1 cup orange juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Whipped cream or yogurt and fresh mint, optional

Directions

In a blender, combine strawberries, orange juice and cinnamon; cover and process until smooth.
Transfer to a large saucepan; add the tapioca and let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in buttermilk, sugar, lemon juice and zest. Refrigerate. Garnish with whipped cream or yogurt and mint if desired.

Editor's Note: Hollowed-out honeydew or cantaloupe halves make fun serving bowls for this soup.