Chillin with Blueberry Soup

I’m sort of obsessed about cold soups right now. I’ve got produce busting out of my fridge and I’m in the market for refreshing new ways to use all the bounty.

This one was particularly good. I love the colors!

This soup had the perfect amount of sweetness (not too much) and it is rich enough to satisfy the sweet tooth that hits me EVERY SINGLE DAY around 7pm.

Justin was a little confused by the thought of having “soup” for dessert, but he came around rather quickly after one taste, and I didn’t hear any complaints after that

This recipe has 4 simple, everyday ingredients. Okay, 5 if you include water. You can make it advance and pull it out without any fuss.

Cold Blueberry Soup

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
3 T. orange juice concentrate
1/2 c. water
3 T. honey

(You could easily use orange juice, just adjust the amount of water accordingly. Also, if using frozen blueberries, cut back the water to 1/3 cup)

Bring to a boil over medium heat. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes. The blueberries will just start to burst open. I smashed some with a spoon just for fun

Let this mixture cool slightly, then puree in a blender/MagicBullet/Food processor. If the mixture is still warm, place it in the fridge until cooled before the next step. If its cooled to room temperature, you are okay to proceed.

Now just add 3/4-1c. yogurt. I used Greek gods (full fat) honey flavor. Its my absolute favorite yogurt out there. Mix it well and let it chill until ready to use.

To make the yogurt swirl, just dollop some yogurt right on top. Then run a knife (or the other end of the spoon) through it a couple times.

I really like what the orange juice does to this soup. You really can’t taste the orange much (which is good, otherwise I’d have to call it an orange soup. And um…its not exactly orange in color. Can you imagine the hate mail I would get??)Anyway, it gives it this zing that makes the whole thing wonderful! Combined with the cooling, creamy, decadent Greek yogurt- this one hits a home run!

Want some more cold soup ideas? Here are a few links:

Pioneer Woman’s Garden Gazpacho
Clair Robinson’s White Grape Gazpacho
Creamy Cucumber Gazpacho with Wasabi Cream
Glenna’s Fresh Corn and Cucumber Soup

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