Chilled Strawberry Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. apple juice
1 c. water, divided
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 c. fresh strawberries
2 cartons (8 oz. each) strawberry yogurt
2 drops red food coloring, optional
additional strawberry halves, optional

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine the apple juice, 3/4 cup water, sugar, cinnamon and cloves; bring to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from heat; cool.
Place strawberries and remaining water in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl.
Add apple juice mixture, yogurt and food coloring if desired.
Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Garnish with additional strawberries if desired.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.