FRESH STRAWBERRY BISQUE WITH CINNAMON CROUTONS

Fresh Strawberry Bisque with Cinnamon Croutons image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

STRAWBERRY BISQUE
1 qt fresh strawberries, hulled
2 c half-and-half
2 c apple juice
8 oz sour cream
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c honey
3 Tbsp grand marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
2 Tbsp lemon juice
CINNAMON CROUTONS
2 Tbsp butter
3 slice white bread, cubed
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

1. For the Bisque: Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Transfer half of the strawberry mixture to the container of an electric blender; process on high speed 1 minute or until smooth, stopping once to scraped down the sides. Repeat the procedure with the remaining half of the strawberry mixture. Cover and chill.
2. To serve, ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Top each serving with Cinnamon Croutons.
3. For the croutons: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread cubes, and cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the warm bread cubes and stir gently. Let cool.