Chilled Strawberry Soup

So there's a heatwave all along the east coast, in case you hadn't heard. Case in point - Dana and I were looking for an impossible battery and had parked, in the shade, at Best Buy. We weren't gone but maybe 5 minutes and when we came back the temp outside {per the dash} said 114. That's just disgusting. So if any of you gals are in the same boat then this recipe will be a welcome addition to the dinner or breakfast table.

Some history into my obsession with strawberry soup. When I was 10 years old, we went on our first cruise. It was on the Big Red Boat {now the Disney Cruise Line} and the Make a Wish Foundation sent us. It was am.az.ing. One of my most favorite moments was one morning during breakfast when we were brought Chilled Strawberry Soup. Ever since that morning, I have LOVED strawberry soup. So here's the show and the recipe. :)

Chilled Strawberry Soup

active time: 25 minutes /total time: 25 minutes + chilling time /serves: 6 people
ingredients:
1 cup apple juice
1 cup water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups (16 ounces) strawberry yogurt
2 drops red food coloring, optional
Additional strawberry halves, optional

directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice, 3/4 cup water, sugar, cinnamon and cloves; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat; cool.

Place strawberries and remaining water in a blender; cover and process until smooth.

Pour into a large bowl. Add apple juice mixture, yogurt and food coloring if desired. Chill. Garnish with additional strawberries if desired.

This is a super easy and delicious recipe and I hope that you guys enjoy this recipe as much as we do. Have a wonderful day and keep cool!