Smooth Strawberry Soup

Name: Smooth Strawberry Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 quart strawberries, halved; 2 cups apple juice; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons orange juice, optional; CINNAMON-SUGAR CROUTONS:; 3 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar

Each year, we wait impatiently for the strawberries to start producing so we can make this great soup. The berry flavor is complemented by a sprinkling of sweetly spiced croutons. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Ingredients

1 quart strawberries, halved
2 cups apple juice
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons orange juice, optional
CINNAMON-SUGAR CROUTONS:
3 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place half of the mixture in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining strawberry mixture.
Stir in cream and orange juice if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, saute bread cubes in butter until golden brown. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar; toss to coat. Cool. Stir soup before serving; garnish with croutons.

Originally published as Smooth Strawberry Soup in Quick Cooking July/August 2004

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

jenilovesdaisies

Mar 2, 2009

This soup is amazing! It gets compliments every time.
mcrowe

Jul 18, 2008

1 cup of evaporated milk can be used in place of half & half