Mango and Strawberry Soup

Serves 8

For the mango part

• 4 medium, overripe soft mangoes, peeled and pitted
• 3 tsp. unflavored gelatin
• 3 t. apple juice concentrate
• 4 t. seltzer

Method

Blend this together in a food processor until it is smooth and thick. Pour it out into waiting glasses and refrigerate it until the next step is done.

For the strawberry part

• 1 package frozen strawberries (16 oz. / 450 grams)
• 2 cups pineapple tidbits, drained, juice reserved
• 1 cup real orange juice
• ½ cup seltzer water

Method

Place the strawberries and pineapple tidbits into the food processor. Add the pineapple juice and puree until smooth. Pour this off into a bowl and add the juice and seltzer. Mix this together to form your "soup." Pour this into a container and leave it in the fridge until serving. Directly before serving, remove the glasses with the mango mixture from the refrigerator. Pour enough strawberry soup on top of the mango to fill the glass until 1 inch below the top. Place one ice cube inside each glass and a straw. Serve and watch your guests ooh in delight!

You can also present these with a round slice of fresh orange hung on the edge of each glass or a grape in the center.