Strawberry, Pear-Lemon Soup - serves 4

4 cup hulled coarsely-sliced strawberries
1/2 cup water
4 pear halves canned in juice
1 cup juice from canned pears
2 tsp lemon juice preferably fresh
1/4 cup granulated sugar or more to taste
Strawberry slices for garnish

In two batches, combine strawberries and water in blender container. Blend until strawberries are completely pureed. Press mixture through a fine sieve. Discard strawberry seeds.
In batches, if necessary, return puree to blender container. Add all remaining ingredients, except the strawberry slices for garnish, and blend until soup is completely smooth.
Transfer soup to a glass or ceramic bowl. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours before serving. Garnish with strawberry slices, if desired. This soup keeps 2 to 3 days in refrigerator.