Description
Hungarian Cold Cherry Soup is a refreshing and lightly sweetened summer soup made with tart cherries, coconut yogurt, and a hint of lemon. This chilled soup perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors with a creamy texture, making it a delightful and unique appetizer or dessert, especially on warm days.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) tart cherries, with liquid
- 1 slice lemon
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt (plus more for serving if desired)
- 2 1/2 tsp arrowroot starch
- Dill, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Simmer Cherries: Add the tart cherries along with their liquid, the lemon slice, and maple syrup into a pot. Place over low heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cherries to soften.
- Mix Yogurt and Arrowroot: In a small bowl, combine the coconut yogurt and arrowroot starch until smooth and well incorporated. Add this mixture to the simmering soup and stir well to combine.
- Thicken the Soup: Continue to simmer the soup on low heat for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently so the arrowroot activates and thickens the soup slightly.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pot from heat and discard the lemon slice. Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: Once chilled, ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh dill and a dollop of coconut yogurt if desired. Serve cold with a spoon for a refreshing experience.
Notes
- Ensure to keep the heat low during simmering to avoid breaking down the cherry texture too much.
- Arrowroot starch is used as a gluten-free thickener; you can substitute with cornstarch if necessary, but arrowroot provides a clearer, more delicate finish.
- This soup is best served chilled, so plan to refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
- Dill adds a fresh, herbal note but is optional and can be omitted for a more straightforward fruit soup flavor.
- For a vegan and dairy-free option, coconut yogurt is ideal but ensure it’s unsweetened to keep the flavor balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian
