Chilled Spicy Strawberry Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Spicy Strawberry Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 11/2 cups); 1 small sweet crisp apple,; such as McIntosh, peeled and; cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; Cayenne pepper; 11/2 pounds strawberries (about 2 pints), hulled; 1 teaspoon cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon mint leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup creme fraiche or plain yogurt; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 11/2 cups)
1 small sweet crisp apple,
such as McIntosh, peeled and
cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon finely chopped peeled ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Cayenne pepper
11/2 pounds strawberries (about 2 pints), hulled
1 teaspoon cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup creme fraiche or plain yogurt
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

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1. In a medium saucepan, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the apple, ginger, cinnamon, salt and a pinch of cayenne. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened, about 10 minutes.
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2. In a blender or the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade attachment, combine the apple-onion mixture with the strawberries, cilantro and mint. With the motor running, add the water and puree until smooth.
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3. Transfer the soup to a large metal, glass or ceramic bowl and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. (If chilling longer, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and use within 3 days.)
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4. Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Garnish each serving with a tablespoon of creme fraiche and a tablespoon of toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 11/2 cups), 1 small sweet crisp apple,, such as McIntosh, peeled and, and more.

Yes, Chilled Spicy Strawberry Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chilled Spicy Strawberry Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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