Crisp Berry Soup (Printable Version)
Vibrant chilled soup featuring fresh berries, citrus, and Greek yogurt with a crisp granola topping for delightful texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ Berries
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup raspberries
04 - 0.5 cup blackberries
→ Soup Base
05 - 2 cups cold unsweetened apple juice
06 - 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
10 - 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
12 - 0.5 cup crisp granola
13 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make:
01 - Combine strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apple juice, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Taste the blended mixture and adjust honey or maple syrup as desired for preferred sweetness level.
03 - Transfer the soup to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
04 - Pour the chilled berry soup into serving bowls. Garnish each portion with a sprinkle of crisp granola and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This soup is secretly the perfect solution for those berries that are a touch too soft for serving fresh but still packed with flavor.
- The contrast between the silky cold soup and crunchy granola creates this magical moment when your guests will pause mid-spoonful and look at you with genuine surprise.
02 -
- If your berries arent perfectly ripe, add a tablespoon of honey during blending rather than trying to fix it later.
- I once tried to save time by skipping the chilling step and serving it right away, but the temperature difference between room temperature and properly chilled is what makes this dish sing.
03 -
- Freeze a few spoonfuls in ice cube trays to add to sparkling water for an instant berry spritzer that will make you feel fancy on a random Tuesday.
- The difference between good and unforgettable berry soup often comes down to temperature, so I sometimes chill the serving bowls in the freezer for 15 minutes before filling them.