Chilled Blackcurrant Soup

Here’s a Chilled Blackcurrant Soup recipe designed for two people. It’s a refreshing and tangy dish, ideal as a starter or light dessert, especially in the summer.

Chilled Blackcurrant Soup for Two

 Time Required

• Preparation: 10 minutes

• Cooking: 15 minutes

• Chilling: 1–2 hours

• Total: ~1.5–2.5 hours (mostly chilling time)

Equipment

• Small saucepan

• Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth

• Mixing bowl

• Blender (optional, if using whole blackcurrants)

• Whisk or spoon

• Serving bowls or soup glasses

• Refrigerator

Ingredients

• 200 g fresh or frozen blackcurrants

• 250 ml water

• 2 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Small pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• 2 tbsp crème fraîche, yogurt, or sour cream (optional, for garnish)

• Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Preparation & Cooking Steps

1. Simmer the blackcurrants

   • In a small saucepan, combine blackcurrants and water.

   • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10–12 minutes until the berries burst and soften.

2. Sweeten and flavor

   • Stir in honey or sugar while the mixture is still warm.

   • Add lemon juice and optional cinnamon.

   • If you prefer a thicker texture, dissolve 1 tsp of cornstarch in 1 tbsp cold water and stir it into the soup. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Strain (if desired)

   • Use a sieve to remove skins and seeds, pressing the pulp to extract maximum flavor.

   • Alternatively, blend the mixture until smooth for a more rustic texture.

4. Chill

   • Let the soup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until well chilled.

5. Serve

   • Pour into bowls or glasses.

   • Garnish with a swirl of crème fraîche or yogurt and a mint leaf, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

(Approximate values)

• Calories: 130 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 27 g

• Sugars: 20 g

• Protein: 1 g

• Fat: 1 g

• Fiber: 4 g

• Vitamin C: ~150% RDI

• Sodium: 5 mg

Blackcurrants are rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin C and anthocyanins, which support immune and skin health.