Strawberry, peppermint, green basil and white sparkling wine soup

4 servings

5 minutes

This refreshing soup hails from sunny Italy — a true symphony of flavors where sweet strawberries dance in harmony with fragrant peppermint and fresh green basil. The light tartness of lemon and lime adds liveliness to the drink, while white sparkling wine finishes the composition with an exquisite touch of luxury. This dish is perfect for a summer dinner on the terrace, a dinner party, or a romantic date. Served chilled with ice, it refreshes pleasantly, awakening the senses and providing a festive feeling. Elegant and unexpected, this soup is a gastronomic journey into a world of refined tastes and summer serenity.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 149
• Proteins: 1.9g
• Fats: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 25g

Ingredients

• Strawberry: 400 g
• Peppermint: 50 g
• Green basil: 20 g
• Sugar: 50 g
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Lime: 1 pc
• Dry champagne: 200 ml

Cooking steps

1. In the blender, add washed strawberries, removing the green leaves from each berry and discarding them. Pluck all the leaves from the mint and basil stems, but do not discard them; add them to the blender with the strawberries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 400 g
   • Peppermint: 50 g
   • Green basil: 20 g

2. Add sugar and squeeze the juice of lemon and lime, making sure no seeds get into the bowl with the juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 50 g
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Lime: 1 piece

3. Pour everything with sparkling wine and mix in pulse mode until homogeneous. Serve with ice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry champagne: 200 ml