Cold Cherry Soup
-JUDI M. PHELPS (G.PHELPS1) 2 1/2 c ;water 3/4 c Superfine sugar 1 3-1/2 inch cinnamon stick 4 c Sour cherries; pitted or 2 cn Water-packed sour cherries; -drained* 1 tb Cornstarch...
Ingredients
- 3/4c superfine sugar
- 13-1/2 inch cinnamon stick
- 4c sour cherries; pitted or
- 2cn water-packed sour cherries;
- 2tb ;water
- 1/3c dry red wine
- 1/3c heavy cream
- 1/3c cherry heering; chilled **
Directions
- 1
PHELPS (G.PHELPS1) 2 1/2 c ;water 3/4 c Superfine sugar 1 3-1/2 inch cinnamon stick 4 c Sour cherries
- 2
pitted or 2 cn Water-packed sour cherries
- 3
drained* 1 tb Cornstarch 2 tb ;water 1/3 c Dry red wine 1/3 c Heavy cream 1/3 c Cherry Heering
- 4
chilled ** Mint sprigs Sour cream (optional) *Fresh cherries are a lot of work but really do taste better than the canned variety
- 5
Other cherry flavored liqueur can be used such as Cherry Brandy but Cherry Heering works the best
- 6
Bring water, sugar, cinnamon stick and cherries to a boil
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Simmmer 30 minutes if using fresh cherries, 10 if using canned
- 8
Mix together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water, stir into cherries and cook and stir until clear and slightly thickened