Cold Cherry Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Drain cherries, if necessary, saving liquid.
2. 2
   Puree cherries and reserved liquid, if any, in blender or food processor.
3. 3
   Add enough water to cherry puree to make 2 quarts.
4. 4
   Add vinegar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Place in pan and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Add cream.
8. 8
   Season with additional sugar to taste.
9. 9
   Chill.
10. 10
    When ready to serve, top with sweetened whipped cream and dust with cinnamon or nutmeg to garnish.
11. 11
    **Can be used as the soup course of a meal, but substitute sour cream for the whipped sweetened cream to garnish and season to taste with salt or vinegar to taste.