Easy Berry & Wine Soup

chefs-mate chefs-mate 0 Comments
Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
Jump To Recipe Print Recipe
A sophisticated chilled soup blending tart cranberry, rich red wine, and sweet raspberries
Easy Berry & Wine Soup recipe image

This elegant chilled soup transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated dessert or palate cleanser. The deep, tannic notes of dry red wine meld beautifully with the tart brightness of cranberry juice and the sweet burst of frozen raspberries. A single cinnamon stick infuses the mixture with warm, aromatic spice that balances the fruit’s acidity. The texture is smooth and velvety after straining, offering a refreshing contrast to heavy meals. Perfect for summer dinners or as a unique finale to a romantic evening, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers complex flavors. It tastes even better after chilling, allowing the wine and fruit profiles to fully integrate. Serve in small bowls for an impressive, restaurant-quality presentation.

Easy Berry & Wine Soup recipe image
Print Recipe

Easy Berry & Wine Soup

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 138.6

Description

This elegant chilled soup transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated dessert or palate cleanser. The deep, tannic notes of dry red wine meld beautifully with the tart brightness of cranberry juice and the sweet burst of frozen raspberries. A single cinnamon stick infuses the mixture with warm, aromatic spice that balances the fruit's acidity. The texture is smooth and velvety after straining, offering a refreshing contrast to heavy meals. Perfect for summer dinners or as a unique finale to a romantic evening, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers complex flavors. It tastes even better after chilling, allowing the wine and fruit profiles to fully integrate. Serve in small bowls for an impressive, restaurant-quality presentation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, dry red wine, and cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
  3. Simmer until the liquid reduces to approximately 1 cup, which takes about 9 minutes.
  4. While the wine mixture reduces, place the frozen raspberries in a blender.
  5. Blend the raspberries until completely pureed and smooth.
  6. Strain the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, pressing with a spoon to extract all juice.
  7. Remove the cinnamon stick from the reduced wine mixture and discard it.
  8. Stir the strained raspberry juice into the reduced wine mixture.
  9. Taste the mixture and add freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar to balance acidity and sweetness.
  10. Transfer the soup to a container and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 2 days, until thoroughly chilled.
  11. Pour the chilled soup into serving bowls.
  12. Garnish with a swirl of sour cream or whipped cream in the center if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 138.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g10%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g54%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 1.2g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: berry soup, chilled soup, raspberry soup, cranberry soup, wine reduction, dessert soup, fruit soup, summer dessert, chilled dessert, red wine dessert, easy dessert, vegetarian, gluten free, refrigerated, blended, strained, spiced, cinnamon, tart, sweet
Recipe Card powered by WP Delicious