Chilled Rhubarb Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 pt Fresh strawberries
 * 3 c Sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, 1/2 inch pieces
 * 1 1/4 c orange juice
 * 1/2 c To 1 c Sugar
 * Sliced oranges
 * Sliced kiwifruit AND/OR additional strawberries, optional

Directions

 * 1) In a 3 quart saucepan, bring strawberries, rhubarb and orange juice to a boil.
 * 2) Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat; stir in Sugar to taste.
 * 4) In a blender or food processor, blend half the fruit mixture at a time until smooth.
 * 5) Chill.
 * 6) To serve, spoon into soup bowls and if desired, garnish with oranges, kiwi and/or strawberries.
 * 7) Yield: About 1 quart.