Mixed Berry Soup with Gelato

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Soups and Stews

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 8 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

2 cups dry red wine
1 cup water
2/3 cup sugar
2 whole star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
1 (12-ounce) basket fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced
1 (6-ounce) basket fresh raspberries
1 (4.4-ounce) basket fresh blueberries
1 pint vanilla bean gelato or ice cream

Directions

Combine the wine, water, sugar, star anise, and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan. Add all but 1/2 cup of each of the berries. Bring the liquids to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the fruit is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Discard the star anise and cinnamon sticks. Transfer the berry mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the soup through a fine mesh strainer and into a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until very cold, stirring occasionally, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day ahead.

Cut the reserved strawberries into small pieces. Place a small scoop of vanilla bean gelato or ice cream in the center of 8 decorative dessert glasses or soup bowls. Divide the mixed berry soup among the glasses, being careful to pour around the gelato. Sprinkle the reserved berries over the soup and serve immediately.

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recipe Mixed Berry Soup with Gelato
Anonymous 08-08-2008
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Favorite Berry Dessert
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I made this soup was for my husband on Valentine's Day. Since then I've made this soup several times; it is... always a great hit with everyone. Sometimes I serve leftovers heated with pancakes or french toast.Read more
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Felicia bronx, NY 12-15-2007
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felicia
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i think that is delicious
recipe Mixed Berry Soup with Gelato
Melissa Oconomowoc, WI 07-19-2007
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Really Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thos was really good I made this as a second dessert option for my son's first birthday, and everyone loved it (Even the... littleone's couldn'e get enough!)Read more
recipe Mixed Berry Soup with Gelato
Anonymous 06-20-2007
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Very Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am not a lover of fruit, however this recipe may change my mind. This is a wonderful summer evening dish. Highly... recommended.....tsRead more
recipe Mixed Berry Soup with Gelato
Lori N. Tonawanda, NY 03-16-2007
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So much better than I expected!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was a little bit nervous when I tasted this right out of the blender. But after I let it chill overnight, and tried it with... vanilla gelato, this is one of my new favorite desserts. It is very elegant looking and tastes great!Read more
recipe Mixed Berry Soup with Gelato
Jeanette Burleson, TX 03-10-2007
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Wonderful.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy, beautiful and delicious. And does anyone have info about the serving glasses? They're not listed on Giada's website. ... Wonderful dessert if you want to impress someone!Read more