Succulent Strawberry Soup

Name: Succulent Strawberry Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 quarts hulled fresh strawberries, divided; 1/2 cup water; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Optional: Fresh mint and additional strawberries, sliced

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling YIELD: 4 servings.

This creamy fruit soup makes a perfect summertime treat for family and friends. The strawberry base with a hint of orange appeals to all palates! —Paula Pelis, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 quarts hulled fresh strawberries, divided
1/2 cup water
5 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional: Fresh mint and additional strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Mash half the strawberries with a potato masher or fork.
2. In a blender, combine remaining strawberries, water, sugar, flour and orange zest; process until smooth. Pour into a 2-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add mashed strawberries. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Stir in cream. Cover and chill overnight. If desired, serve with mint and additional sliced strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 360 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 7g fiber), 3g protein.

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