Chilled Strawberry Soup

I'm not sure where this recipe came from. It sat in my box for several years before I tried it. It's very smooth and makes a light dessert.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  apple juice
• 1  cup water
• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2  cups fresh strawberries
• 2 (8 ounce) cartons vanilla yogurt or 2 (8 ounce) cartons  strawberry yogurt
• 2  drops  red food coloring (optional)
•  additional sliced strawberry (to garnish) (optional)
•  sour cream (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine apple juice, 3/4 cup of water, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
2. Bring to boil over medium heat.
3. Remove from heat; Cool.
4. Place berries and remaining water in blender; cover and process until smooth.
5. Pour into large bowl.
6. Add apple juice mixture, yogurt and coloring.
7. Stir well to combine.
8. Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled.
9. Garnish with additional berries and sour cream as desired.
10. Cook time includes chill time.