Smooth Strawberry Soup

• 1 quart strawberry, halved
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 cup sour cream
• 13 cup brown sugar, packed
• 13 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 12 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 4 slices white bread, crusts removed, cubed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1. FOR THE SOUP: In a large bowl, combine the berries, apple juice, sour cream, brown sugar, honey & lemon juice.
2. Place half of this berry mixture in a blender, then cover & process until pureed.
3. Transfer the puree to a second large bowl, then repeat the process with the remaining berry mixture.
4. Stir in the half-and-half & the orange juice, then cover & refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. FOR THE CROUTONS: While the puree is cooling, in a small skillet, over medium heat, saute the bread cubes in the butter until they are golden brown.
6. While they are browning, mix the ground cinnamon & granulated sugar together in a small container.
7. When bread cubes are browned, remove them from the heat, then sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar, tossing to coat.
8. Let croutons cool, & just before serving, stir the soup & garnish with croutons.

strawberry, apple juice, sour cream, brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, orange juice, white bread, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smooth-strawberry-soup-458544 (may not work)