Sour Cherry Soup

Name: Sour Cherry Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 ml Water; 80 g Granulated sugar (to taste); 1 pc Cinnamon stick; 3 pcs Whole cloves; 0.5 pc Zest of 1/2 lemon; 200 g Sour cream (20% fat); 1 tbsp All-purpose flour; 10 g Vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract); 1 pinch Salt

Difficulty

easy

Time

35m

Price Category

average

Calories

Low

Sour cherry soup is a classic Hungarian summer dessert or appetizer, offering a perfect harmony of sweet and sour flavors. With its creamy texture and refreshing character, it's an ideal choice for warm days. It's easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a favorite for anyone who loves fruity, cooling dishes.

ingredients

4 Servings

700 ml Water80 g Granulated sugar (to taste)1 pc Cinnamon stick3 pcs Whole cloves0.5 pc Zest of 1/2 lemon200 g Sour cream (20% fat)1 tbsp All-purpose flour10 g Vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)1 pinch Salt

Steps

Cook the cherries

Place the sour cherries, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and lemon zest into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the cherries are tender and the flavors have melded.

Prepare the thickening

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, flour, and vanilla sugar until smooth. Ladle 1-2 scoops of hot soup into the mixture and stir well to temper it, preventing lumps.

Thicken the soup

Slowly pour the tempered sour cream mixture into the simmering soup, stirring continuously. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and discard the cinnamon stick and cloves.

Chill and serve

Let the soup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. Serve cold, optionally garnished with a few fresh cherries or a mint leaf.

Extra Tips

► The soup is best served well chilled, providing a truly refreshing experience.

► If you prefer a sweeter soup, add more sugar or sweeten with honey at the end.

► Instead of sour cream, you can use heavy cream for a richer taste, or a plant-based cream for a vegan version.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	85 kcal	212 kcal
Protein	1.5g	3.8g
Fat	3.5g	8.8g
Carbohydrate	14g	35g
Fiber	1.5g	3.8g
Sugar	11g	27.5g