Creamy Strawberry Soup with Fresh Mint Recipe
This refreshing Strawberry Soup is a chilled, creamy dessert perfect for warm days. Made with a blend of frozen and fresh strawberries combined with rich heavy cream, sour cream, and yogurt, it offers a smooth, sweet-tart flavor. Garnished with whipped cream and fresh mint, this no-cook recipe is quick to prepare and wonderfully satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen strawberries
- 16 ounces heavy cream
- 2 ounces sour cream
- 3 ounces plain yogurt (vanilla or strawberry)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (granulated sugar, honey, maple syrup, etc.)
- ½ pound fresh strawberries (tops removed, sliced)
For Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Defrost Strawberries: Defrost 2 pounds of frozen strawberries in the refrigerator overnight or until completely thawed to ensure they blend smoothly.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the defrosted strawberries and their juices to a blender along with 16 ounces of heavy cream, 2 ounces of sour cream, and 3 ounces of plain yogurt. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the blender bowl to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Sweeten the Soup: Taste the blended mixture and add your choice of sweetener (about 2 tablespoons) in small increments. After each addition, blend again and taste to adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the blended strawberry soup to the refrigerator and chill it for at least 30 minutes or until it is thoroughly cold, allowing flavors to meld.
- Prepare to Serve: Once chilled, shake or briefly blend the mixture again to reincorporate any separated ingredients, then pour the soup into individual serving bowls.
- Add Fresh Strawberries and Garnish: Divide the ½ pound of fresh sliced strawberries evenly among the bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream, sour cream, and yogurt with coconut cream or almond-based alternatives.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste; natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup add extra flavor nuances.
- This soup is best served chilled; ensure adequate refrigeration time.
- Fresh mint leaves add a refreshing contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Using frozen strawberries ensures the soup has a naturally cold temperature without needing ice.
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