SMOOTH STRAWBERRY SOUP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

Jill Bryant
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This soup is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Bimal Dangaura
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I love the bright pink color of this soup! It's so inviting.


Meera stars
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Toby Mitchell
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Choy Vorachith
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This soup is the perfect summer treat! It's light, refreshing, and delicious.


Ammar Nadeem
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or change ingredients to suit your taste.


Eric Bruebaker
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used almond milk in my soup instead of yogurt. It turned out great!


Darren Fox
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


Bala khatoon
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. It was very refreshing.


Binayak Poudel
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Adeola Oladunjoye
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover strawberries.


Katlyn Skelton
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I used frozen strawberries in my soup and it turned out just as good as using fresh strawberries.


Aiden Taylor
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I added a bit of honey to my soup to make it a little sweeter. It was delicious!


Don Donking
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Fatima Yakubu
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I love how easy this soup is to make! It's perfect for a quick and healthy snack or dessert.


Carol Cox
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This strawberry soup was a refreshing and delicious treat! The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy lemon, and creamy yogurt was perfect.