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Ukrainian Cold Fruit Soup

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Ukrainian cold fruit soup pureed with apples, pears, cherries, plums, and peaches in cinnamon-lemon broth with sweet wine and cranberry juice. A chilled summer soup bursting with orchard flavors.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

30 min

COOK

25 min

READY

260 min

Cold soup might sound strange until you taste this Ukrainian classic on a sweltering summer day. Then it makes all the sense in the world.

Apples, pears, cherries, plums, and peaches simmer with cinnamon, lemon, and fresh bread crumbs until tender, then get pureed into a silky, jewel-toned base.

Raspberry jam, sweet white wine, and cranberry juice stir in for layers of fruity depth that are tangy, sweet, and utterly refreshing straight from the fridge.

Traditionally served ice-cold, sometimes with apple dumplings floating in each bowl for a truly spectacular presentation.

Chef Tips

  • Use the ripest stone fruit you can find for the sweetest, most complex flavor
  • The bread crumbs act as a natural thickener, giving the soup body without any cream
  • Puree until completely smooth for the most elegant texture
  • Chill thoroughly for at least 3 to 4 hours before serving. This soup must be ice-cold
  • Taste after chilling and adjust the sugar since cold mutes sweetness

Variations

  • Non-alcoholic: Replace the sweet wine with additional cranberry juice or white grape juice
  • Winter version: Use frozen fruit and serve as a chilled dessert course after a heavy holiday meal

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML WATER
cold
1 453.6
POUND G APPLES
cored, and cubed 3/4 inch
1 453.6
POUND G PEARS
cored, and cubed 3/4 inch
½ 226.8
POUND G CHERRIES
pitted
½ 226.8
POUND G PLUM
pitted
½ 226.8
POUND G PEACHES
and cubed, 3/4 inch
½ 118
CUP ML BREAD CRUMBS
soft & fresh
1 15
TABLESPOON ML LEMON JUICE
fresh
1 ½ 23
TABLESPOONS ML LEMON ZEST
grated
¼ 59
CUP ML RASPBERRY JAM
or presesrves *
½ 118
CUP ML SUGAR
¾ 177
CUP ML WHITE WINE
sweet *
1 237
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON

Directions

Put the water, cinnamon, lemon juice bread crumbs, and the lemon rind in large pot.

Bring to a boil, then add the fruits, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes.

Purée this mixture in a blender then add the jam, wine, and cranberry juice.

Mix well then refrigerate. Serve when well chilled.

Note: Apple dumplings may be served in this soup.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 416g (14.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 256 4% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 37%
Calcium 5% Iron 6%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
 

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