RCI-SP.006.0043.001
Meggyleves
Sour cherry soup
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1½ quarts
- 3 tbsp
- 1 cup
- ½ tsp
- of fresh or frozen pitted sour cherries1 pound
- ¾ cup
Method
1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
2
Whisk flour and sour cream together in a bowl until smooth and lump-free, ensuring a uniform paste.
2 minutes
3
Slowly pour the sour cream mixture into the boiling water while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
2 minutes
4
Add the pitted sour cherries to the pot and stir well to distribute them evenly throughout the liquid.
1 minutes
5
Stir in the granulated sugar and salt, adjusting the sweetness and seasoning to taste.
1 minutes
6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer the soup gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the soup thickens slightly.
18 minutes
7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or sugar for balance between tartness and sweetness.
8
Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and serve immediately as a main course or dessert soup.