Hideg Meggyleves (Hungarian Chilled Sour Cherry Soup)

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Instructions:

1. Cook the cherries:
   • Place cherries, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon zest in a pot.
   • Bring to a gentle boil and simmer 10–15 minutes.
2. Thicken (optional):
   • Mix flour with a little cold water or cream until smooth. Stir into the soup and cook 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Add cream:
   • Let the soup cool slightly. Stir in sour cream or heavy cream until smooth.
4. Chill:
   • Refrigerate until cold.
5. Serve:
   • Serve chilled, optionally with a dollop of cream or a few whole cherries on top.