Chilled Blueberry Soup is a refreshing and delightful summer dish, perfect for a light dessert or appetizer. The natural sweetness of blueberries, combined with the tang of lemon and the smoothness of sweet white wine, creates a wonderfully balanced flavor. This easy-to-make soup is best served cold, making it a perfect choice for warm days. It’s both elegant and simple, offering a unique twist on traditional fruit-based soups.
Chilled Blueberry Soup
Course: Dessert, AppetizersCuisine: American4
servings10
minutes12
minutes190
kcalAdding extra lemon juice in step two will give the soup more tartness. Serve it thoroughly chilled, accompanied by tuiles, biscotti, or other crisp cookies. The berries' mild flavor is enhanced by fruity wine in a dessert soup; buttermilk adds a tang along with a swirl of elegance.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
4 3/4 cups blueberries (about 1 1/2 pounds), picked over and rinsed
3/4 cup sweet white wine, such as Sauternes, Riesling, or Gewurztraminer
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
Directions
- Cook the Blueberries: In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and 3 1/2 cups of blueberries. Add the sweet white wine, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for 10-12 minutes until the blueberries have burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Blend the Soup: Remove the blueberry mixture from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- Add the Buttermilk: Stir in the low-fat buttermilk and remaining whole blueberries into the strained soup. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the soup for at least 2 hours, or until well chilled.
- Serve: Serve the chilled blueberry soup in bowls or glasses, garnished with extra lemon zest or a few fresh blueberries, if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 190
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 35g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 45mg
This Chilled Blueberry Soup is a beautifully balanced dish, combining the sweetness of blueberries with the creaminess of buttermilk and the freshness of lemon. It’s a simple yet elegant option for a refreshing summer dessert or appetizer, perfect for impressing your guests at any gathering.
