Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup (Meggyleves)

Absolutely! Here’s a classic recipe for Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup (Meggyleves) — a unique and refreshing sweet soup traditionally served in the summer. It’s creamy, slightly tangy, and beautifully spiced with cinnamon and cloves. A true Hungarian favorite! 🇭🇺🍒

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🍒 Meggyleves – Hungarian Chilled Cherry Soup

🥣 Ingredients:

• 4 cups (about 500g) fresh or frozen sour cherries (pitted)
• 4 cups (1 liter) water
• ½ cup (100g) sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2–3 whole cloves
• Pinch of salt
• Zest of 1 lemon (or 2–3 lemon slices)
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream or heavy cream
• 1 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)