Carmel Mountain Ranch Cold Strawberry Soup

Directions

1. 1

   2 pt Strawberries, fresh -(14 oz frozen) 1/2 c Sugar 2 c Cream, heavy 2 c Milk 1 oz Creme de cassis Cut stems off fresh berries or thaw froz

2. 2

   Set 6 to 8 berries aside for garnish

3. 3

   In a food processor, puree the berries with the sugar and liqueur

4. 4

   let it sit overnight

5. 5

   Whip heavy cream until thickened, but not stiff

6. 6

   Fold together thickened cream, milk and berry mixture

7. 7

   Slice the remaining berries from the tip almost up to the stem for garnish

8. 8

   Ladle soup into chilled soup cups and hang strawberries on the side.