Strawberry Soup With Strawberry Cucumber Salad Food

SUMMER STRAWBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the yogurt, orange juice, strawberries and sugar in batches; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional yogurt and mint leaves if desired.

STRAWBERRY-CUCUMBER WATER

Steps:

• Place 8 ounces stemmed and thinly sliced strawberries and 1/2 thinly sliced English cucumber in a pitcher. For still infused water, add 2 quarts of water. For sparkling water, add 1 quart of seltzer during prep and a second quart just before serving. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to allow the ingredients to infuse. Stir well and strain, discarding the solids. For serving, add fresh strawberries and cucumber slices for garnish and plenty of ice. The infused water will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

STRAWBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a blender, combine all the ingredients but the whipped topping and mint and process until smooth. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of whipped topping. Garnish with mint, if desired.

STRAWBERRY DESSERT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 cup water, apple juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat., Place strawberries and remaining water in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into apple juice mixture. Stir in yogurt and food coloring if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled. , Ladle soup into bowls. Combine sour cream and milk; spoon about 2-1/2 teaspoons into the center of each bowl. Using a toothpick, pull mixture out, forming a flower or design of your choice.

DISNEY WORLD'S STRAWBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Thaw the frozen berries in their juices.
• Blend all of the ingredients (except the fresh berries) on low until smooth.
• Chill, shake well before serving.
• Add fresh strawberry halves as a garnish.

STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and slice thinly.
• Hull the strawberries and slice thinly (save one strawberry).
• Arrange the cumber and strawberry slices on a round, shallow serving plate.
• Do an outer circle of cumbers.
• Do a slightly over lapping inner circle of strawberries.
• Continue making inner circles.
• Finish with the saved strawberry, sliced in half, served on top in the center.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with vinegar.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Chill for one hour.
• Just before serving, garnish with chopped mint.

STRAWBERRY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cukes. Slice in half lengthwise. If seeded, remove with teaspoon. Cut cukes across into 1/4 inch slices. Place in colander. Sprinkle with salt and toss. Allow to drain about 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water to remove salt. Spread out on paper towels and pat dry.
• Place berries and cukes in bowl and chill.
• Whisk brown sugar, soy, and vinegar together until smooth. Set aside.
• When ready to serve salad, pour sesame oil and dressing over and toss.