Rhubarb Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
"Served warm or chilled, this thick fruit soup makes an interesting first course," writes Linda Murray, Allenstown, New Hampshire. "It is also a refreshing dessert with a dollop of ice cream."
Ingredients
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4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 cup white grape juice or white wine
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Toasted sliced almonds, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 1 cup water, sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into rhubarb mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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2.
Remove from the heat and discard cinnamon stick. Stir in grape juice. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with almonds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 167 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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