Spicy Cranberry Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. whole cranberries
3 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. white wine
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. grated ginger
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
lemon slices or sprigs of lemon balm (for garnish)

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or large kettle, place cranberries, water and both sugars.
Heat to boiling and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until the berry skins pop.
Drain, reserving 3 1/2 cups of the liquid.
Place berries in blender or food processor and puree, then strain to remove skins.
Mix with reserved liquid and place in large saucepan.
Add wine, hot pepper sauce, spices and lemon peel.
Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.