traditional Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup (Meggyleves) ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ

Hereโ€™s a traditional Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup (Meggyleves) ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ โ€” a refreshing, lightly sweet and tangy soup served cold, perfect for warm days. Itโ€™s one of Hungaryโ€™s most beloved summer dishes! ๐Ÿ’โ„๏ธ


Ingredients:

  • 4 cups sour cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional but traditional)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3โ€“4 whole cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)

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