Searching for a refreshing and delightful summer treat? Look no further than chilled sour cherry soup, a delectable dish that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of sour cherries with the creaminess of yogurt or kefir. This chilled soup is not only a culinary delight but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a perfect option for busy individuals or those seeking a quick and healthy meal. Whether served as an appetizer or enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner, chilled sour cherry soup is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHILLED SOUR-CHERRY SOUP
A refreshing yet intense soup to serve in small portions before dinner, garnished with herbs. Recipe adapted from The Georgian Feast by Darra Goldstein.
Provided by Anna Kovel
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pass cherries through a food mill to extract all juices; or purée in a food processor and strain through a medium-mesh sieve, skimming surface of any foam. (Discard pulp, or reserve for another use.) Sprinkle garlic with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then mash into a very fine paste with the side of a knife. Stir into cherry purée.
- Refrigerate, covered, until very cold, at least 1 hour. (Purée can be made to this point and refrigerated up to 8 hours.) Stir chopped cilantro and dill into soup and season with salt; refrigerate 30 minutes more.
- Divide soup among 4 to 6 small bowls, and top each with cucumber, scallions, and herb sprigs. Serve with sour cream on the side.
HUNGARIAN SOUR CHERRY SOUP (MEGGY LEVES)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large saucepan, cook cherries with water and 3/4 cup sugar until done, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix sour cream with flour, salt, and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- When cherries are done, temper the sour cream mixture with a few ladles of hot cherry liquid, whisking until smooth. Transfer to the pan with the cherries and whisk until smooth. Simmer 5 minutes, but do not boil.
- Cool to room temperature in an ice water bath . Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the soup (so a skin doesn't form) and refrigerate until cold.
- Serve cold as a first course as they do in Hungary or as a dessert with a dollop of sour cream or whipped cream .
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 33 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
COLD CHERRY SOUP
Many versions of cold cherry soup originated in Hungary and Poland, where cooks would use sour cherries and a lot of sugar. Traditional cherry soups also are made with sour cream and heavy cream, and sometimes they are thickened with flour. I like this lighter version, which is made with drained yogurt instead of cream.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield Serves six to eight
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pit the cherries, and place the pitted cherries in a bowl and the pits in a large soup pot. Add the water to the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer five minutes. With a skimmer, remove the pits from the water. Add the sugar, red wine, salt and lemon zest, and bring back to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil five minutes, then add the cherries. Bring to a simmer, turn the heat to low, cover and simmer five minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Place the yogurt in a large bowl and slowly whisk in a cup of the liquid from the soup once it is no longer simmering. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Slowly add the rest of the soup, and whisk or stir until smooth. Allow to cool, stirring from time to time, then refrigerate until cold. Before serving, you will have to stir or whisk again, as the liquid and yogurt will separate. Still, the soup is easily homogenized.
- Serve in bowls or in glass tumblers. If you wish, garnish with additional halved, pitted fresh cherries.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 96 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams
CHERRY SOUP
My grandmother had talked about her cherry soup recipe for years, so when I received some of our state's famous Door County cherries, I just had to try it. My family liked it so well that I froze several quarts so we could enjoy it all winter! -Sue Bronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large saucepan, place the cherries, water, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until cherries until tender. Adjust sugar, if necessary, depending on tartness of cherries. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in milk. Drop by teaspoonfuls into boiling soup. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until dumplings are fluffy. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
DOOR COUNTY CHILLED CHERRY SOUP
I got this recipe from the Door County Coffee & Tea Co. It makes a great dessert dish. Watch your blender when mixing this because the ginger ale can get really fizzy. Did you know that you can remove cherry stains from the ceiling with lemon juice?
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cherries in a food processor or blender: cover and process until smooth. Add ginger ale, milk, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla: cover and process until blended.
- Pour into bowl: whisk in sour cream until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 56.6, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 37.3, Protein 4.2
CHILLED GERMAN BLACK CHERRY SOUP
Source: Germanfoods.org "If you're looking for a soup that perfectly captures the spirit of Valentine's Day, this is it. Cherries have long been reputed to be an aphrodisiac, and the seductive flavor and texture and vibrant color of this soup make it the ideal prelude to any romantic meal. You may use high-quality German cherries in a jar, such as ARO Schattenmorellen, or sour cherries, in this recipe. Instead of sugar, you may wish to use some German cherry syrup to taste."
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 2-4 , 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove the stems and pits from the cherries but do not discard.
- Place one-half of the pits in a clean kitchen towel or freezer bag and crush them with a mallet.
- Keep the other half of the pits intact.
- In a large saucepan, combine the crushed pits, whole pits, stems, wine, cinnamon, water, sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Return the liquid to the pan.
- Stir in 1 cup of the crème fraiche and all but one-quarter of the cherries.
- Allow to simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
- In a food processor or blender, purée the cherry mixture until smooth.
- Refrigerate until cool, and then whisk in the Asbach Uralt.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup crème fraiche atop the soup and garnish with the remaining cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.5, Fat 55.7, SaturatedFat 34.4, Cholesterol 203.8, Sodium 62.4, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 57.7, Protein 6.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe sour cherries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh sour cherries, you can use frozen or canned sour cherries. Just be sure to thaw or drain them before using.
- If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a straw to remove the pits. Simply insert the straw into the stem end of the cherry and push down until the pit pops out.
- To make the soup creamier, you can add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt before serving.
- Chilled sour cherry soup is a refreshing and delicious summer soup. It's also a great way to use up fresh sour cherries.
Conclusion:
Chilled sour cherry soup is a delicious and refreshing summer soup that is easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing soup, give chilled sour cherry soup a try.
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