Good morning sunshine. In our quest to discover the best, the weird and the wonderful in the world of food – check this out: soup for breakfast and dessert!

Berry and Kefir Breakfast Soup

(this is basically a delicious smoothie, but it’s so good we had to serve in a big cereal bowl)

Ingredients

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup kefir
• Half a lemon, zest and juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pomegranate, segments removed

Method

1. Gently simmer the berries until quite soft, for about 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Transfer to a blender and add kefir, lemon juice and zest, cinnamon and pomegranates. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve topped with sliced fresh strawberries. Makes 3 cups.

Sweet Potato and Orange Dessert Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 medium oranges, remove skin, seeds and white pith
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Flaked almonds (optional garnish)

Method

1. Combine all of the ingredients except for the flaked almond in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and let simmer for about 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes and oranges are soft.
3. Let it cool down a bit and then puree in batches in a blender until smooth.
4. Before serving the soup at your desired temperature, top with flaked almonds if desired. Makes 4 cups.

Would you give soup for breakfast or dessert a try? Let us know!