I haven't had many cold soups. I have always wanted to experiment with them. On a whim last night I had a pound of strawberries in the fridge that no one was eating and I decided to make strawberry soup. It was a huge hit. The teens are begging for more. Imagine teenage boys eating strawberry soup? It is sweet, cool, refreshing, and just perfect for your table in June, the peak of strawberry season.
I started with a recipe from cooks.com , but I adapted it to what I had on hand and it really isn't much like that recipe. So here is my version.
* Note-added kiwis no one was eating either and the flavor it added was perfect.
Ingredients:
1 1b. of ripe strawberries
1 TBSP of fresh squeezed lemon jucie
3/4 cup of sugar
1 cup of water
1 cup of half and half
1-2 kiwis (optional)
- Wash and top the strawberries and kiwis, cut into slices.
- Place in large saucepan with lemon juice, sugar, and water.
- Bring to a boil and then place on medium heat and simmer 8 minutes.
- Take saucepan off stove and let cool.
- After berries and kiwi have cooled, place one half of soup in blender with 1/2 cup of half and half and puree.
- Pour last half of soup into blender with last 1/2 cup of half and half and puree whole recipe.
- Chill in fridge and serve.
Makes 4-6 servings.
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ReplyDeleteThat looks so delicious and refreshing! Perfect for summer:) I just won 2 giveaways in less than 2 weeks so I feel kind of guilty entering yours...but I will anyway:)
ReplyDeleteThe strawberry soup is beautiful and sounds delicious. We, being from the south, love cold soups. I need to get out my recipes and have some on hand for when the heat gets to Chicagoland--as I'm sure it will soon.
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Bonnie
Looks very delicious and refreshing! I've heard of strawberry soup, but I've never made it. But now I really will have to some time!=) Tati
ReplyDeleteYum yum! I have never had cold soup but this sound really good.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, if this doesn't scream "refreshing" i don't know what does! thank you so much for stopping by the cape on the corner, and for "getting" the need to spray paint my pot. good luck with yours, too!
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ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a bowl of pure delight. Will definitely give it a try.
ReplyDeleteWow, this not only sounds delicious but looks so pretty too! I love the addition of kiwis!
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Something wonderful for one of those hot days! Love your blog!! Susan :)
ReplyDeleteThat soup looks so pretty and is perfect to serve in a lovely teacup. I had a cold melon soup at the last tea party I attended and it was delicious too.
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