For the soup
1 kg of strawberries, cut into pieces
2/3 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of dry red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch
For the chantilly
1 cup of fresh heavy cream
2 tablespoons of sugar
For decorating
200g of strawberries, cut in half (lengthwise)
For the soup
1 kg of strawberries, cut into pieces
2/3 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of dry red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch
For the chantilly
1 cup of fresh heavy cream
2 tablespoons of sugar
For decorating
200g of strawberries, cut in half (lengthwise)
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries with the sugar and water
Bring to low heat and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the strawberries start to release their juice
Add the wine mixed with cornstarch and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly
Let it cool down a bit and blend in a blender
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and let it cool completely
Stir occasionally to prevent formation of lumps
Prepare the chantilly: beat the heavy cream until it starts to thicken, then add the sugar
Continue beating until stiff peaks form
Distribute the strawberry soup in individual bowls
Top with a spoonful of chantilly and garnish with sliced strawberries
Serve chilled
Total calories: 2026.