Blueberry Soup

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 c. fresh blueberries, plus additional berries for garnish
  • 4 c. water
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
  • 2/3 c. honey
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 Tbsp. creme de cassis (black currant liqueur)
  • 1 Tbsp. blueberry vinegar
  • plain yogurt (for garnish)
  • grated fresh orange rind (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse the blueberries and remove any stems, leaves or green berries.
  2. 2
    Put the berries in a kettle and add the water, cloves and cinnamon stick.
  3. 3
    Set over moderate heat and bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Stir in honey; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until berries are very tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  6. 6
    Force the soup through a strainer or through the medium blade of a food mill.
  7. 7
    Stir in lemon juice, creme de cassis and vinegar.
  8. 8
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  9. 9
    Serve in chilled bowls, garnished with a few whole blueberries, a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkle of grated orange rind.
  10. 10
    Serves 6.

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