Cherry Soup With Elan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. rinsed, drained and pitted, dark or light, sweet cherries
1 qt. white grape juice
2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 Tbsp. Grand Marnier or other orange-based liqueur
mint sprigs (for garnish)

Preparation

Divide cherries among 4 soup bowls.
In a 2 to 3-quart pan, rapidly bring the grape juice and lemon peel to boiling over high heat.
Add the lemon juice and Grand Marnier.
Pour over cherries. Garnish with mint sprigs.
Serves 4 (of course).