Here’s a traditional Hungarian Chilled Sour Cherry Soup ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º — Hideg meggyleves — a refreshing, lightly sweet, and creamy soup enjoyed in summer.
It’s usually served as a first course, but it’s so fruity and creamy it feels like dessert.
Hungarian Chilled Sour Cherry Soup (Hideg Meggyleves)
Servings: 4–6 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min + chilling
Ingredients
- 500 g (about 1 lb) sour cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
- 1 L (4 cups) water
- 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 1 lemon slice or a strip of lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
For thickening & creaminess:
- 200 ml (¾ cup + 1 tbsp) sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour