Strawberry Soup

Strawberry Soup
2 pints of organic strawberries, washed and hulled

1/2 cup red wine mixed with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch

1/4 "sugar in the raw" brown sugar

1 to 2 tablespoons of pure water

Whipped cream, optional.

Place aside 5 of the best strawberries for garnishing.organic 

Chop up will the remaining berries. Set them in a saucepan, add sugar and water.

Cover and bring to a simmer. When the strawberries begin to release their juices, add the red wine dissolved with cornstarch and simmer for 10 minutes in all.

Puree the berries and chill for dessert.

Slice the reserved berries into fan like shapes.

Spoon soup into chilled shallow bowls. 
Top with whipped cream; center strawberry garnish over cream and enjoy.

This recipe serves 4.