A few years ago, I worked at a wonderful museum in a little town in Oklahoma. There was a restaurant nearby that for a just a few weeks in the summer they would sell strawberry soup. On days they sold it (every 2 or 3 days, not everyday), the line was out the door. It ranks up there with one of the best tasting, most mouthwatering thing I have ever. I found this recipe on NoBigDill and adapted it slightly. And although this doesn't taste quite like the little restaurants, it's still very good. And it's simple and quick, I like that. It can be made as a side dish or used as a dessert, it's so versatile! I make it every few weeks in the summer time. Life is too short to not indulge in this summer time treat!
1 pint strawberries
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup honey
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
pinch of salt
a few mini chocolate chips (optional)
Cut the strawberry tops off and cut them in half
Put them in a blender
Pour a 1/4 cup cream, 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup orange juice into the blender with the strawberries. Blend until smooth
Add the pinch of salt and 1/8 tsp ground cardamom. Blend again until smooth. Taste. If desired add more cream for a creamier flavor, add more honey if you want more of a sweet flavor (if using as a dessert do this).
You can add whole strawberries as a garnish if desired. Use this as a side dish to dinner.
If making this as a dessert, sprinkle a few chocolate chips in the soup. Tastes delicious!
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