This is a lovely soup to begin an elegant dinner.

1 quart fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled
    or 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whole strawberries,
    thawed and drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup light cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light rum or 1 teaspoon rum flavoring

Pur? the strawberries in a blender or food processor. Add the sour cream, light cream, sugar and rum. Continue blending until smooth. Chill several hours or overnight.

Garnish with fresh strawberry slices.

Serves 6 to 8.