Chilled Strawberry Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pt. strawberries
1/2 c. red wine
1/2 c. orange juice
1/3 c. honey
1/2 c. sour cream (optional)
3 c. water

Preparation

Rinse, dry and hull strawberries.
If they are large, cut them in half.
Set aside.
In a deep, medium size saucepan over medium heat, combine red wine, orange juice and honey with 3 cups of water and bring the liquid to a simmer.
Remove the pan from heat and add the strawberries.
Allow to cool.
In a blender, puree the strawberries and liquid in batches until smooth.
Transfer to a medium bowl and chill.
If desired, just before serving, beat sour cream until slightly thinned and use to garnish soup.
Makes 4 servings.