Chilled Strawberry Soup
This refreshing chilled strawberry soup blends ripe strawberries with a hint of citrus and mint for a naturally sweet and light appetizer or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup cold water
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, and cold water.
- Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired, for a smoother texture.
- Stir in the yogurt or cream if using, then mix in chopped mint leaves.
- Refrigerate the soup for at least 2 hours until well chilled.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra mint or sliced strawberries.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute yogurt or cream with coconut milk or almond milk. Garnish with fresh basil for an intriguing twist.
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