Champagne Infused Strawberry Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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For the Scandinavian part of the World Tour. Ingredients:
4 cups water |
9 cups strawberries (frozen can be used) |
1 cup sugar |
1 lemon, juice of |
1/2 cup champagne (or sparkling wine) |
6 mint leaves, plus more, for garnish |
lime sorbet (yogurt or vanilla ice cream may be substituted) (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring water, strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and Champagne to a boil.
2. Let simmer for 10 minutes, then add mint leaves. Let cool to room temperature.
3. Blend together with an immersion blender or in a standing blender, then strain through a sieve. Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 hours.
4. Serve in soup bowls with a scoop of ice cream, sorbet, or plain/vanilla/lemon yogurt. Or just plain! Garnish with mint leaves.
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