Cherry Summer Soup (Kissel) Recipe
A refreshing and sweet Cherry Summer Soup, known as Kissel, perfect for hot days. Made with fresh or frozen sweet red cherries, this soup is thickened with potato starch and flavored with a hint of lemon juice. Serve it warm for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Base:
- 1 lb sweet red cherries, fresh or frozen, pitted
- 8 cups filtered water
For the 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 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- 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, Cherry Soup Recipe, Summer Dessert Soup
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