Strawberry Cold Soup

Strawberry cold soup is great for lazy summer days when you feel like starting your
meal with a light appetiser. Both hot as well as cold soup, are equally nutritious. In
cold soups generally raw ingredients are used.


Category:          Soups
Cooking time:   15 minutes
Serves:              4


Ingredients:

1 quarter fresh strawberries

2 cups water

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

1/2 cup sugar

5 tbsps plain yogurt

Mint springs for garnish.


Method:

1. In a saucepan mix all the ingredients except yogurt and mint.

2. Bring them to  boil , reduce the heat and simmer for ten minutes.

3. Cool and puree the extract in a blender and chill.

4. Before serving, swirl a tablespoon yogurt through each portion and garnish
    with mint springs and strawberry slices.


Tip:

Let hot soups cool at room temperature, uncovered for 1 to 1/2 hours or until almost
at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Soups can last in the fridge
for up to three days.

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