INGREDIENTS
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1 quart strawberries, halved
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2 cups apple juice
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup honey
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
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3 tablespoons orange juice
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CINNAMON-SUGAR CROUTONS:
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3 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
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In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place half of the mixture at a time in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in cream and orange juice, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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In a skillet over medium heat, saute bread cubes in butter until golden brown. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon; toss to coat. Cool. Stir soup before serving; garnish with croutons.