Chilled Rhubarb Soup

Description

 * Yield: About 1 quart

Ingredients

 * 1 pt fresh strawberries
 * 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, ½ inch pieces
 * 1¼ c orange juice
 * ½ to 1 cup 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.