Strawberry Rhubarb Soup

Orange juice can be substituted for the pomegranate juice in this recipe and the lime juice can be omitted if preferred as can the star anise and cloves but I like the spicy nuance these elements add to the soup. It is not necessary to strain the soup as long as it is finely pureed but I prefer to do so for a silky smooth texture. Mint is also a nice garnish for the soup and fresh whipped cream makes a nice substitute for the creme fraiche, mascarpone or sour cream.

1 pound rhubarb, stems removed, cleaned, chopped
1 pint strawberries, tops & hulls removed, cleaned and cute into quarters
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise pods
2 cloves
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, plus lime rind for garnish
2 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup Grand Marnier
creme fraiche, mascarpone or sour cream, for garnish
freshly grated black pepper, for garnish
for the soup
1. In a medium sized pot combine rhubarb, strawberries, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, garlic, lime juice and pomegranate juice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about fifteen minutes or until the rhubarb is soft. Add sugar to the soup and stir until it has completely dissolved.

2. Remove pot from heat and allow soup to cool slightly before pouring it into a blender or a food processor. Puree until completely smooth. Strain through a sieve into a medium sized bowl. Finish with Grand Marnier. Refrigerate soup for at least two hours or until completely cool.

to serve
3. Ladle chilled soup into four bowls. Garnish with creme fraiche, mascarpone or sour cream. Sprinkle a few lime ribbons and ground black pepper.

Yield: 4 bowls of soup

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Back to chilled soups, though, fruit soups are always yummy, and the combinations are never ending. Try raspberry, honeydew and mango in a mixture of mango and peach nectar! You can add a little, finely chopped candied ginger, if you want.

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