Chilled Rhubarb Soup

Description

• Yield: About 1 quart

Ingredients

• 1 pt fresh strawberries
• 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, ½ inch pieces
• 1¼ c orange juice
• ½ to 1 cup sugar
• sliced oranges
• sliced kiwifruit and/or additional strawberries, optional

Procedures

1. In a 3 quart saucepan, bring strawberries, rhubarb and orange juice to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; stir in sugar to taste.
4. In a blender or food processor, blend half the fruit mixture at a time until smooth.
5. Chill.
6. To serve, spoon into soup bowls and if desired, garnish with oranges, kiwi and/or strawberries.