Sour cherry soup
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Type | Soup |
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Course | Snack or dessert |
Place of origin | Hungary |
Serving temperature | Cold |
Main ingredients | Sour cherries, sour cream, sugar |
Sour cherry soup is a slightly sweet soup made with sour cream, sugar and whole fresh sour cherries, and served chilled.[1] Originating in Hungarian cuisine, this soup is a summer delicacy in several European cuisines.
The dish has been adopted by the
Hungarian-Canadians brought the soup to North America.[2]
In Hungarian cuisine, sour cherry soupcloves and cinnamon. Canned regular cherries are sometimes added and sour cream is often substituted for fresh cream. A small amount of sweet white or dry red wine is also sometimes added before serving. Packets of dried meggyleves powder are also sold in Hungary.
See also
References
- ^ Novakovich, Mary (November 22, 2013). "What to eat in Hungary: Your guide to goulash and more". CNN Travel. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ a b June Meyers, Authentic Hungarian Heirloom Recipes
- ^ "Johanna Konta caps unlikely run with Miami Open crown". miamiherald. March 1, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ^ "Hungarian Sour Cherry Soup -- Hideg Meggyleves". Daily Herald. February 4, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2018.