Chilled Sour Cherry Soup with Fennel & Sour Cream Recipe

Name: Chilled Sour Cherry Soup with Fennel & Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sunflower or grapeseed oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb (1/2 pound); 1 garlic clove, minced; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted, plus more for garnish; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon sugar; Chopped dill and parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sunflower or grapeseed oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb (1/2 pound)
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
Chopped dill and parsley, for garnish

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil.
2
Add the onion, fennel, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderately low heat until the vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Transfer the vegetables to a blender and let cool.
4
Add the 1 pound of sour cherries, the buttermilk, sour cream, sugar and 1/2 cup of water to the blender and puree until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
5
Transfer to a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
6
Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle lightly with oil.
7
Garnish with dill, parsley and a few cherries and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sunflower or grapeseed oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb (1/2 pound), 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chilled Sour Cherry Soup with Fennel & Sour Cream falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Sour Cherry Soup with Fennel & Sour Cream

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