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Chilled Strawberry Soup

A refreshing and healthy chilled soup made with strawberries, orange, and yogurt or kefir, perfect for warm days or as an elegant appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups strawberries (hulled and chopped)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey Can be substituted with a sugar substitute.
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup kefir Can be replaced with yogurt.
  • 1/4 cup almond milk Or milk of choice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 4 leaves mint (chopped) For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small saucepan, add the strawberries, water, honey, and orange zest. Simmer over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. As the strawberries begin to soften, use a spoon to mash them.
  2. Take the pot off the heat and allow it to cool until the soup reaches room temperature.
  3. Once the strawberries have cooled, place them in a blender along with the almond milk, kefir, and extracts. Puree until smooth.
  4. Chill the strawberry soup for at least 30 minutes before serving and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Notes

This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. If you want to make it ahead of time, freeze it in portions for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and blend again before serving.