Food
Elderberry Soup
By Yankee Magazine|Sep 07 2007|
Elderberries grow along many New England roadsides and are a long-time favorite for jelly anti pie. Increase the sugar if this recipe is too tart for your taste.
Yield
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
4 cups elderberries
1-1/2 quarts water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sugar
Sour cream
Instructions
Combine berries and water in soup kettle. Simmer, partially covered, until berries are soft about 10 minutes. Press mixture through food mill. Return juice to kettle. Combine lemon juice, cornstarch, and water to form a smooth paste. Stir into soup until smooth. Add sugar and stir. Cool, chill, and serve cold, garnished with sour cream.
