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Ruby-Red Rhubarb Soup Recipe

Even folks who don't care for rhubarb can't resist the sweet, tangy taste of this soup. With its eye-catching color, this dish is an attractive addition to any table.

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Ruby-Red Rhubarb Soup Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 quart plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a 2-qt. saucepan, combine rhubarb, 1 qt. of water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 or until rhubarb is tender. Cool for 15 minutes.
Place in a blender; process until smooth. Return to pan. Dissolve cornstarch in remaining water; stir into rhubarb mixture. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes; stirring constantly. Add food coloring if desired; mix well.
Add a small amount of soup to egg yolk, stirring constantly; return to pan. Chill. Just before serving, beat cream until very soft peaks form; fold into soup. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 187 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 12 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Ruby-Red Rhubarb Soup in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p41