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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Guests at my garden theme party loved the flavor of this beautiful fruit soup, calling it elegant, surprising and a real treat! Strawberry yogurt, pureed berries and a spicy syrup are blended to produce a fancy first course. —Sara Laker Loda, Illinois Ingredients:
1 cup apple juice |
1 cup water, divided |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
2 cups fresh strawberries |
2 cups (16 ounces) strawberry yogurt |
2 drops red food coloring, optional |
additional strawberry halves, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice, 3/4 cup water, sugar, cinnamon and cloves; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; cool.
2. Place strawberries and remaining water in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
3. Pour into a large bowl. Add apple juice mixture, yogurt and food coloring if desired. Chill. Garnish with additional strawberries if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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