Cherry Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Clean and drain the cherries.
2. 2
   Remove the stems.
3. 3
   Place cherries in a sauce pan with sugar and kirsch.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Melt 1 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a skillet.
6. 6
   Add bread slices and saute until browned on both sides.
7. 7
   Drain with paper towel.
8. 8
   Add more butter if needed to brown all the slices.
9. 9
   In a bowl, blend 1 tablespoon of corn starch and 1 tablespoon of water.
10. 10
    Using a spoon, remove the cherries from the pan.
11. 11
    Add to the pan the corn starch mixture.
12. 12
    Stir well over low heat for a few minutes.
13. 13
    Return the cherries to the pan for a few seconds.
14. 14
    Put a bread slice in a bowl.
15. 15
    Pour the soup over the bread.