Strawberry Soup
Sherry Orcutt, Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Center
This chilled, vegan soup is a great way to give any spring or summer meal a boost of antioxidants.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 cup cashews or almonds
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup soft dates
Pinch of sea salt (Sherry recommends Celtic sea salt)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a VitaMix or other high-power blender, whiz nuts in 1/2 cup of water until smooth.
Add remaining water and all other ingredients.
Top with sliced strawberries for texture.
Chill and serve.