Warm Cherry Soup

A versatile Eastern European cherry soup traditionally served as a starter or dessert, simmered with wine, port, and spices.

Vegetarian Soup Dessert Fruit Cherries

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

197.4

kcal / serving

1184.2 kcal total

Carbs

34.3g

per serving

205.6 g total

Fat

0.6g

per serving

3.8 g total

Protein

1.9g

per serving

11.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Caster Sugar

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Cherry Jam

Fruits

900

Cherry

stoned, half the stones reserved

strip

Lemon Peel

tsp

Lemon Juice

for seasoning

Liquids

200

Water

200

Red Wine

Port

NutsSeeds

stick

Cinnamon

pinch

Sea Salt

for seasoning

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, for seasoning

Method

Serve warm with a swirl of sour cream and walnut bread.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Pass the soup through a fine sieve into a bowl.

Pulse the cherry mixture in a food processor until smooth.

Remove from heat and allow to cool until just warm before removing the bag.

Combine ingredients and the stone bag in a pan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 6 minutes.

Crush the reserved cherry stones and wrap them in a muslin bag.