Q: For years, I've heard favorable comments about Liza's Cafe in Chamblee. I finally had the opportunity to go there for lunch. I was not disappointed. It was delightful.

We ordered the strawberry soup. I want it. I need it. It was grand. I have never requested anything before and would feel so rewarded if you could help me have this recipe. I hope they will respond to your request. -- Ellen Scholem,

Stone Mountain

A: Fran Gibson, the restaurant's owner/chef, was happy to share the recipe for this refreshing cold soup. Her restaurant, recently renamed Gibson's 1882 Dining House, offers a wide variety of soups at lunch and dinner. This soup is especially popular in the summer months when strawberries are plentiful and bursting with flavor.

-- Jeanne Besser, for the Journal-Constitution

SOUP

Chilled Strawberry Soup

Makes 4 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus 4-6 hours refrigeration

1 pint sliced strawberries, tops removed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup half-and-half

1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt

1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla

1 1/2 tablespoons brandy

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup (4 ounces) strawberry yogurt

4 hulled strawberries

4 mint leaves

In a food processor or blender, puree strawberries, sugar, half-and-half and plain yogurt. Pour into a bowl and add vanilla, brandy and cinnamon. Stir in strawberry yogurt until well combined. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Garnish with a fresh strawberry and mint leaf.

Per serving: 307 calories (percent of calories from fat, 31), 6 grams protein, 45 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 10 grams fat, 31 milligrams cholesterol, 72 milligrams sodium.

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