Chilled Strawberry Soup

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup, orange juice
• 1/2 tsp, vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cup, raw cashews – softened in water when starting prep
• 2/3 cup, vanilla-flavored almond milk
• 1 pint basket (12 oz by weight), strawberries – washed & hulled
• 2 tablespoons, fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons, lime juice
• 3 tablespoons, il Fustino Mimosa Vinegar

Directions:

In a medium size pot, add orange juice, vanilla, & cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, & simmer for 5 minutes.

Pour into a bowl, toss cinnamon stick, & cool completely (can throw into the refrigerator for 30 minutes).

Put almond milk & rinsed/drained cashews into food processor; blend until creamy & smooth.

Add strawberries & mint & blend again until smooth. Refrigerate until cold (at least 2 hours)

Serve topped with mint sprig & sliced strawberry fanned out, & optionally a bit of reserved cashew cream.