CHILLED SPICED STRAWBERRY SOUP

Chilled Spiced Strawberry Soup image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 strawberry yogurt
2 drops red food coloring, optional
Additional strawberry halves, optional

Steps:

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., Place strawberries and remaining water in a blender; cover and process until smooth. , Pour into a large bowl. Add apple juice mixture, yogurt and food coloring if desired. Chill. Garnish with additional strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.