Cold Plum Soup Recipe

Name: Cold Plum Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) plums; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; Dash salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup dry red wine or grape juice; 1 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup creme de cassis or cranberry-raspberry juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

2 cans (15 ounces each) plums
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Dash salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup dry red wine or grape juice
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup creme de cassis or cranberry-raspberry juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Sour cream, optional

1
Drain plums, reserving juice. Pit plums; puree in a blender with juice. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Stir in the water, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon stick, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; stir in cream and wine or grape juice until smooth. Gradually add to plum mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; discard cinnamon stick. Stir in the sour cream, creme de cassis or cranberry-raspberry juice and lemon juice.
3
Strain half of the soup through a fine mesh strainer over a 1-1/2-qt. bowl. Repeat. Stir in lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

412

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (15 ounces each) plums, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, divided, 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), and more.

Yes, Cold Plum Soup 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.

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Cold Plum Soup

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