Chilledberrysoup Recipes

CHILLED MIXED BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the berries, apple juice, water, sugar, lemon juice and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until berries are softened. Strain, reserving juice. Press berry mixture through a fine meshed sieve; discard seeds. Add pulp to reserved juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Place berry mixture in a food processor or blender; add yogurt. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into bowls.

CHILLED BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Add the ginger ale, milk, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla; cover and process until blended. , Pour into a large bowl; whisk in sour cream until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours.

CHILLED BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Put strawberries into the container of an electric blender; cover and blend until smooth.
• Add in the ginger ale, milk, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; cover and blend until combined.
• Pour mixture into a bowl; add in sour cream; whisk until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until chilled.

CHILLED PLUM AND BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 plums, cut side down; sear until plums start to blister, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir plums on skin side with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle with sugar, and add one-third of the blackberries and one-third of the raspberries to the skillet.
• Cook until fruit begins to release juice, about 10 minutes more. Add Sauternes wine, 2 cups cold water, and salt to skillet. Mix well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium low; let simmer until fruit begins to break down and liquid is very flavorful, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Puree mixture through a food mill set over a bowl; discard solids. Pass puree through a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl. Discard solids.
• Slice remaining plum into thin slivers, and add to soup. Add another third of the blackberries and another third of the raspberries to soup. Transfer to refrigerator until chilled.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice mini brioche in half (if using loaf, slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices). Place brioche on a baking sheet; toast until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside.
• Combine mascarpone and heavy cream in a small mixing bowl. Fold together by hand. Spoon mixture over toasted brioche. Arrange remaining third of berries over mascarpone, and place two toasts into each bowl. Pour chilled soup in bowls, and serve.

CHILLED STRAWBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Puree strawberries, milk, cream and sour cream in a blender or food processor until smooth. Stir in sugar to taste. Chill 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator before serving.

CHILLED STRAWBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor puree the strawberries with the grape juice. Set aside 1/2 cup of the puree to serve as a garnish.
• Add the remainder of the soup ingredients (yogurt - nutmeg) to the blender and puree.
• Adjust seasonings and chill well. You may want to adjust seasonings again before serving.
• To serve: Serve the soup in a chilled bowl. Using a ring mold arrange the sliced strawberries in the center of the bowl. Fill the strawberry ring with creme fraiche. Pour the soup in the chilled bowls and garnish with drops of the reserved strawberry puree and more creme fraiche. Garnish with edible flowers, pink peppercorns and fresh mint.

CHILLED BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In blender or food processor, place soymilk, frozen strawberries, orange juice and sugar. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth.
• Pour into 3 individual serving bowls; top with sliced fresh strawberries and mint.

CHILLED BLUEBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine sugar with 2 cups water; bring to a boil over high heat. Add blueberries, wine, and lemon zest; return to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until blueberries begin to burst, about 3 minutes.
• Pass mixture through a food mill or a fine sieve into a large bowl, discarding solids. Stir lemon juice into strained liquid. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Divide soup among six bowls. Swirl about 2 tablespoons buttermilk into each bowl, and serve immediately.