As we enter September, strawberry season starts coming to a close, but I’m still holding on to the last days of summer and making the most of these sweet berries while I still can. Strawberries and cream is one of my favorite simple treats so I used these flavors as an inspiration for this recipe. A traditional British strawberries and cream typically uses just three ingredients roughly mashed together: strawberries, some type of cream, and sugar. I was also inspired by classic, chilled gazpacho that uses berries and fruit as a base. I simply added plain yogurt to make it richer and smoother.
This soup is cooling and refreshing, and it almost tastes like a thin version of a smoothie. It also gives off a beautiful pink hue when served. You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve at a bridal or baby shower, Valentine’s day, or whatever occasion you desire. I used confectioners sugar in this recipe because it melts right in to the liquids, but I’m not sure how well cane sugar would work. I served mine topped with strawberries, basil, and coconut whipped cream.
This soup is cooling and refreshing, and it almost tastes like a thin version of a smoothie. It also gives off a beautiful pink hue when served. You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve at a bridal or baby shower, Valentine’s day, or whatever occasion you desire. I used confectioners sugar in this recipe because it melts right in to the liquids, but I’m not sure how well cane sugar would work. I served mine topped with strawberries, basil, and coconut whipped cream.
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2 servings
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- 2 1/2 cups diced strawbrrries
- 2 cups plain vegan yogurt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded
- to top coconut whipped cream
Directions
1. Add all of the ingredients besides the fresh basil to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours for best results.
3. Stir in shredded basil before serving.
4. Top with coconut whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
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Photo: Lauren Sacerdote
