Blueberry Soup(From Silver Palate Cookbook) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. fresh blueberries
4 c. water
4 whole cloves
2-inch piece cinnamon stick
juice of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp. creme de cassis
1 Tbsp. blueberry vinegar
2/3 c. honey

Preparation

Rinse berries and remove any stems, leaves or green berries. Put in kettle.
Add water, cloves and cinnamon stick.
Bring to boil over moderate heat.
Stir in honey, reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until berries are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Force soup through a strainer.
Stir in lemon juice, creme de cassis and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
Serve in chilled bowls, garnished with a few berries, a dollop of plain yogurt and sprinkle of grated orange rind.
Yield: 6 servings.