Strawberry Watermelon Soup paired with Messina Hof, Sophia Marie Rosé 2013

While at Messina Hof’s Gala Dinner at the end of  harvest we enjoyed a four course dinner with Paul and Merrill, Melba Allen (The Wine Profilers,) Allison Markin (All She Wrote) and Tom Plant (WINEormous.) Many other wine enthusiasts were enjoying the dinner. Merrill provided us with the recipe for the second course, a yummy cold soup with seasonal fruits. The Strawberry/Watermelon Soup was paired with Messina Hof, Sophia Marie Rosé 2013

Below is the recipe for Strawberry/Watermelon Soup. It appears to be an easy recipe to make and would make a wonderful cold soup for a hot day.

Strawberry Watermelon Soup

Ingredients for Soup Base

Watermelon puree
Strawberry puree

Directions for Soup Base

1. Mix and chill
2. If you need a little sweeter add a small amount of simple syrup to your taste

Ingredients for Crème Fraiche

2 c heavy cream
¼ c buttermilk

Directions for Crème Fraiche

1. Mix together and cover.
2. Allow to sit overnight on counter. It will naturally thicken on its own.
3. Just before serving drizzle the Crème Fraiche over the top.

Suggestions:
1. For the soup add 2 tbsp dry basil and ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese.
2. Lace with Messina Hof Pinot Gris

Many thanks to  Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Bryan, Texas for providing this recipe.

Cheers,
Kathy