---
title: Hideg Meggyleves (Cold Sour Cherry Soup)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/hideg-meggyleves
---

Gather @sour cherry{600%g}.

Simmer the cherries with the @water{500%ml}, @sugar{100%g} and @cinnamon stick{1} until the fruit softens and the liquid turns deep red, about 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Remove the cinnamon stick, then blend the mixture smooth; strain if you want a silkier soup.

Whisk the @sour cream{200%ml} (and @heavy cream{50%ml}, if using) in a bowl, then stir in a ladleful of the hot cherry liquid before combining the two fully.

Chill at least 3 hours, until fully cold. ~{3%hours}

Taste and adjust the sugar — it should land tart, not candy-sweet — then serve in chilled bowls with extra cherries on top.