Author Notes
I wanted to make a savory summer soup that is also dark like beets, but with a twist. So I decided to try cherries. Since this is not a cooked soup, you will definitely want to use a sweet fresh cherry. —Sagegreen
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Ingredients
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1/2 pound
dark red sweet cherries, pitted and halved
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1/2 cup
chopped English cucumber
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1/4 cup
chopped red onion
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2-3 tablespoons
pinot noir, optional
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1 teaspoon
kirschwasser (optional)
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1 teaspoon
balsamic vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon
fresh ground black or pink pepper
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splash of fresh lemon juice
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garnish with a lemon verbena leaf
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dolup of thick Greek yogurt or cream fraiche, optional
Directions
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Blend the pitted cherries, onions, cucumbers, optional wine /kirsch, and vinegar in a blender or food processor.
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Season to taste. Squeeze in a bit of fresh lemon juice.
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Chill and then serve with an optional dolup of Greek yogurt or creme fraiche; garnish with lemon verbena (or other herb).
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