Strawberry Soup With Poached Meringues - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pts strawberries, hulled
2 cups apple juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 None lemon, juiced, plus lemon zest for garnish
2 None egg whites
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp chopped pistachios

Preparation

Place 2 pts strawberries, the apple juice, vanilla and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until very cold.
In a bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually whisk in the sugar until the meringue mixture is stiff and glossy.
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, then reduce the heat so that the water simmers. Use two spoons to form 12 oval-shaped meringues and slide them into the water. Gently simmer for 4-6 mins until firm.
Divide the strawberry soup among four bowls. Add 3 meringues to each bowl. Chop the remaining strawberries, sprinkle over the soup and garnish with the pistachios and lemon zest. Serve at once.