Simple Southern Strawberry Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons cornstarch
7 ounces lemon-lime flavored soda (I use 7-Up)
1 quart strawberry, cleaned and stems removed
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
1 pie shell, baked and cooled
whipped topping (optional)

Preparation

In a pot, blend sugar and cornstarch; add lemon-lime soda.
Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and thick.
Add strawberries, cook for a few minutes, and then add food coloring (if desired).
Pour into baked and cooled pie shell.
Chill for a few hours. Serve with whipped topping, if desired.