Summer Strawberry Soup
["1/2 c. red port wine", "1 tsp. minced ginger root", "1/4 c. heavy cream", "3 pt. fresh strawberries (hulled)", "1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint", "1 or 2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar or white wine vinegar", "sliced fresh strawberries or fresh mint (optional)"]
["In a 1-quart saucepan bring wine and ginger to a boil.", "Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.", "Add heavy cream.", "Return to boiling and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat."]
["red port wine", "ginger root", "heavy cream", "fresh strawberries", "fresh mint", "raspberry vinegar", "fresh strawberries"]