Cool strawberry soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupWater
¼cupSugar
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround allspice
2pintsStrawberries, hulled
2cupsOrange juice
2tablespoonsLemon juice
½cupDry red wine or rose' wine (optional)

Directions

FROM: Shelley Rodgers (Jolly Rodgers:the Portuguese Pirate! (1:161/202))

Makes 4 servings.

nonfat plain yogurt (optional) lemon slices (optional) To prepare sugar syrup, combine water, sugar, cinnamon and allspice in small saucepan. Bring to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

Working in batches if necessary, combine berries, orange juice, lemon juice and sugar syrup in food processor or blender. Whirl until pureed. Press through fine sieve into bowl. Stir in wine, if using.

Pour into sotrage container and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.

Serve with a dollop of yogurt and slice of lemon, if desired.