Hungarian Chilled Sour Cherry Soup, known as Meggyleves, is one of Hungary’s most unique and refreshing traditional dishes. This creamy fruit soup combines tart sour cherries with a lightly sweetened, cinnamon-infused broth enriched with sour cream. Served cold, it’s a beloved summer favorite that can be enjoyed as a starter, dessert, or light meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Hungarian
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

For the Soup

• 1½ lb (700 g) fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted
• 5 cups (1.2 L) water
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 strip lemon peel
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
• ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream (optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt