Cherry Summer Soup (Kissel) Recipe
A refreshing and fruity cherry summer soup known as Kissel. This soup is perfect for hot days and features the sweet taste of red cherries balanced with a hint of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cherry Base:
- 1 lb sweet red cherries, fresh or frozen, pitted
- 8 cups filtered water
Soup:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp potato starch (dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Base: In a medium pot, combine 8 cups of water with 1 lb of pitted cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Simmer the Cherries: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes, partially covering the pot (leave a small gap to prevent spilling). Stir occasionally.
- Add Sugar and Lemon Juice: Stir in 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 Tbsp of lemon juice. Let the mixture continue simmering for an additional 3 minutes.
- Thicken the Soup: In a separate bowl, dissolve 4 Tbsp of potato starch in 1/4 cup of cold water. Slowly pour the starch mixture into the simmering soup while stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pot from the heat and allow the kissel to cool slightly. If you prefer a smooth soup, strain out the cherries, though keeping them in adds great texture and flavor. Ladle the warm soup into bowls or mugs and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry, Summer, Soup, Kissel, Refreshing, Fruity
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