Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup (Meggyleves)

Absolutely! Here’s a classic recipe for Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup (Meggyleves) โ€” a unique and refreshing sweet soup traditionally served in the summer. Itโ€™s creamy, slightly tangy, and beautifully spiced with cinnamon and cloves. A true Hungarian favorite! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ’


๐Ÿ’ Meggyleves โ€“ Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup

๐Ÿฅฃ Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (about 500g) fresh or frozen sour cherries (pitted)
  • 4 cups (1 liter) water
  • ยฝ cup (100g) sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2โ€“3 whole cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon (or 2โ€“3 lemon slices)
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream or heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)

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