Description
Chilled Strawberry Basil Soup is a delightful summer dish that effortlessly combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the aromatic freshness of basil. This vibrant, cool soup is perfect for hot days and serves as an impressive appetizer or dessert. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a refreshing culinary masterpiece that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Rinse strawberries with cool water, remove green tops, and slice them in half.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, basil, yogurt (or sour cream), honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the soup; adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup gradually.
- Pour the blended soup into bowls or jars and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra basil leaves or chopped strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg