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Smooth Strawberry Soup

By: Janice Mitchell 
"'Each year, we wait impatiently for the strawberries to start producing so we can make this great soup,' Janice Mitchell of Aurora, Colorado. The berry flavor is complemented by a sprinkling of sweetly spiced croutons."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • CINNAMON-SUGAR CROUTONS:
  • 3 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2010 by Krista Donahue   view full review
I have been making strawberry soup for more than 10 yrs. This one was great. I found that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by cammie   view full review
I loved this recipe, the only thing i changed was instead of the apple juice because i was out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2010 by heather88   view full review
I had this at a brunch one day and fell in love. So creamy and smooth. The only thing I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2010 by Kaydell33   view full review
Really enjoyed this soup! I left out the orange juice and the lemon juice, both cause I forgot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by dpierro Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is like a special treat for the summer months! I'm actually making it now (November) for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by kcj   view full review
I used vanilla yogurt instead of sour cream per another posters recommendation. Made for...

 

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