Blueberry Soup

Added by Fillylourecipes Source: Silver Palate Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 5 cups fresh blueberries
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 inch stick cinnamon stick
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons creme de cassis
  • 1 tablespoon blueberry vinegar
  • yogurt
  • grated fresh orange rind

Directions

1. Rinse blueberries and remove any stems, leaves or green berries. 2. Put berries in a kettle and add the water, cloves and cinnamon stick. Set over moderate heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until berries are very tender, about 15 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, Force the soup through a strainer or through the medium blade of a food mill. STir in lemon juice, Creme de Cassis a;nd vinegar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. 4. Serve in chilled bowls, garnished with a few whole blueberries, a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of grated orange rind. Serve this chilled fruit soup as a summertime first course, dessert, or by itself for lunch. Blissfully cool and light.

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