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.

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This strawberry soup is the perfect summer soup! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those fresh strawberries. I love the addition of the mint, which really brightens up the flavor.


Aliza_ _Rashid
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's so easy to make and so delicious. The strawberries were perfectly sweet and tart, and the soup was so smooth and creamy. We all loved it!


Ahmad sohail
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture is so smooth and creamy. I love the addition of the mint, which really brightens up the flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Kelly Simon
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of strawberries, yogurt, and lemon. It's the perfect summer soup!


Shadow Heart
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This strawberry soup is the perfect summer soup! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those fresh strawberries. I love the addition of the mint, which really brightens up the flavor.


Ashipala Johannes
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I made this soup for a summer party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I had to make a second batch. The soup is so easy to make and so refreshing. It's the perfect summer soup!


Aubree Barnett
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This soup was a big hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The strawberries were perfectly sweet and tart, and the soup was so smooth and creamy. We all loved it!


nt Nur
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I'm not usually a fan of strawberry soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so easy to make and so delicious! The soup was smooth, creamy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Parbat Limbu
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This soup is so good! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture is so smooth and creamy. I love the addition of the mint, which really brightens up the flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Anis Boughadi
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Amazing! I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I had to make a second batch. The soup is so smooth and creamy, and the strawberry flavor is just perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Dragon Lord
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This strawberry soup is now my go-to summer soup! It's so light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to use up all those fresh strawberries. I've also started experimenting with different variations, such as adding different fruits or herbs. It's


Free Khan
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh strawberries from my garden, and they were so sweet and juicy. I also added a little bit of honey to taste, which I think really enhanced the flavor of the strawberries.


Ricardo Villanueva
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I've never been a big fan of strawberry soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I loved the addition of the mint leaves, which added a nice freshness to the soup.


Tawhid Hussain
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This strawberry soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy lemon, and creamy yogurt was absolutely perfect. It was so refreshing and flavorful, and the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.