Chilled Fresh Strawberry Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. strawberries, washed and hulled
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. cream
1/8 tsp. salt
dash of cinnamon
1/2 c. sour cream (optional) on top
honey to taste
champagne (optional)

Preparation

Combine strawberries, water and sugar in 3-quart saucepan. Cover; bring water to a boil.
Lower the heat, remove the cover and simmer, uncovered, until the berries are very soft, about 15 minutes.
Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor, then strain it through a sieve or cheesecloth to remove the majority of the seeds.
Return it to the pan.
Stir the cream mixture into the strawberry mixtures and heat or simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thick.
Remove from heat; chill for 2 hours.
Add and mix in champagne, if you would like.
Top each serving with sour cream.