Champagne And Berry Soup Recipes

ST. MARTIN'S CHAMPAGNE BRIE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Sauté shallots and bouillon in wine.
• 2. Add remaining wine and champagne and then add brie and heavy cream.
• 3. Bring to a boil for an instant just until head forms then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• 4. Strain.
• 5. Taste for adding salt if you want.

CHAMPAGNE-INFUSED BLACKBERRY SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM SORBET

Steps:

• Soup: In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, blackberries and lemon juice to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes, then add mint leaves. Remove from heat and let cool. Blend mixture together in a mixer or food processor, then strain through a sieve.
• Sorbet: In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil over medium-high heat. Let cool, then stir in lime juice and sour cream. Churn in an ice cream maker until proper consistency is achieved.
• To serve: Divide blackberry soup into four equal parts and pour into separate bowls. Put 1 scoop of sorbet in the middle of each bowl and drizzle with champagne.

CHAMPAGNE AND BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Puree the raspberries and strawberries. Press through a sieve into a bowl. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Chill. To serve, stir the mixed fruit into the puree. Spoon into soup plates. Scatter the mint over the top. Set the creme fraiche on the table so everyone can add a dollop. Pass the bottle of Champagne and let everyone pour a glug into his bowl. Pour the rest of the bubbly into glasses.

STRAWBERRY CHAMPAGNE SOUP

Steps:

• Place the strawberries into a blender, and sprinkle with sugar and salt. Process until smooth. Cover, and chill for 2 hours. Stir in champagne just before serving.

CHILLED MIXED BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the berries, apple juice, water, sugar, lemon juice and nutmeg. Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until berries are softened. Strain, reserving juice. Press berry mixture through a fine meshed sieve; discard seeds. Add pulp to reserved juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Place berry mixture in a food processor or blender; add yogurt. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into bowls.