We met Katelyn due to Heidi’s involvement with the American Culinary Federation Chef’s Association of Arizona. Recently, she and her teammates, Tyler Burke and Julie Fiedler, joined as the first ever student team to compete on Iron Chef America (click here to see more). Katelyn will be Heidi’s guest on the radio show this week (October 19, 2009) to tell us all about it.

In the meantime, she has been kind enough to share her Strawberry Soup with Cinnamon Crostini with us. Try it out and let us know what you think.

 

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Frozen Strawberries
  • 1.2 lb Fresh Strawberries
  • 4 oz White Wine
  • 1 Orange
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 tsp Sugar
  • 8 oz Bread
  • 2 ea Ground Cinnamon
  • 3 oz Sour Cream
  • .2 oz Black Pepper

Makes 8 Portions

Combine frozen strawberries, white wine, oranges (cut in half and squeezed), cinnamon stick, and sugar (TT) in a sauce pot. Simmer on Stove till strawberries are thawed. Check flavor for sweetness and add more sugar is necessary.  Remove oranges and cinnamon stick, then puree soup in blender. Strain and chill until Service.

Cut a small circle of thinly sliced bread spray with cooking spray and bake until golden brown in a 300 degree oven. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.  Set aside.

In a mixing bowl combine sour cream and black pepper and whisk to combine. Then, add enough water to thin out the mixture just to where it fairly liquid.

Fill into a squeeze bottle if available. Slice fresh strawberries and place in serving bowl, arranging them neatly in a circle.

When ready for service, mix soup well and pour over strawberries. Then, either squeeze dots of sour cream mix into soup or using a spoon drizzle into soup. Top with cinnamon crostini for garnish.

 

Katelyn’s Bio:

During her childhood in Newport, Washington, Katelyn Remick knew from a young age that cooking was her one true passion. She moved to Arizona to attend the Art Institute of Phoenix a little over three years ago. While at school, she joined the competition team and hasn’t looked back since. Going to competitions in Salt Lake City and Seattle helped prepare her for her television debut on Iron Chef America. She has recently graduated with a bachelors degree in Culinary Management and is working on an additional associates degree in Baking and Pastry. After graduation, she hopes to travel and study abroad.