Cherry Summer Soup (Kissel) Recipe
Kissel was one of our favorite childhood treats; a very popular dish among Slavic families. It's really easy to make and has just 4 ingredients (if you don't count water). There are different varieties of kissel in the world, but this is how we enjoyed it growing up. If you don't have fresh cherr...
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- Fill a medium pot with 8 cups of water. Add 1 pound of pitted cherries and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes, partially covered (don't cover it completely or the contents may spill over. Stir in 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice and continue simmering another 3 minutes.
- Finally dissolve 4 Tbsp of potato starch in 1/4 cup of water and slowly add it to the pot while stirring the soup. Remove from heat and let kissel cool slightly. You can strain out the cherries if you prefer, but I love the texture and flavor they add to the soup. To serve, ladle the very warm soup into bowls or mugs. P.S. It reheats really well. My husband likes his kissel cold. Either way, it's such a treat!
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$33.00
$33.00
Per Serving
$6.00/serving
$6.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$66.00 vs buying!
~$66.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| sweet red cherries | 1 lb | $13.00 |
| filtered water | 8 cups | - |
| sugar | 0.75 cup | $10.00 |
| fresh lemon juice | 1 tbsp | $10.00 |
| Potato Starch in 1/4 cup cold water | 4 tbsp | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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