Cherry Soup

By Luv2cook-2

In Germany, used as a first course. In Scandinavia, used as a dessert. May be served hot or cold.

Ingredients

• 1 pound sour cherries, frozen, fresh, or canned-pit and drain
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon arrowroot
• 4 teaspoons sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the cherries, water, and wine in a stainless steel or enameled pan and cook over moderate heat about 10 minutes. Add the sugar and orange and lemon rind and cook, stirring constantly, til sugar is dissolved. Process in a food processor. Mix the arrowroot with a little of the cooled soup and add to the soup, which has been returned to the original pan. Cook about 2 minutes over moderate heat til soup has thickened. Serve hot or cold, garnished with a teaspoon of sour cream.