Smooth Strawberry Soup

• 1 quart strawberries, halved
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 3 tablespoons orange juice, optional
• 3 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place half of the mixture in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with the remaining strawberry mixture.
2. Stir in cream and orange juice if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, saute bread cubes in butter until golden brown. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar; toss to coat. Cool. Stir soup before serving; garnish with croutons.

strawberries, apple juice, sour cream, brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, cream, orange juice, white bread, butter, cinnamonsugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/smooth-strawberry-soup/ (may not work)