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Hideg Meggyleves

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Hideg meggyleves is a Hungarian chilled soup made from sour cherries. Recipes commonly combine the fruit and its cooking liquid with sugar, spices such as cinnamon or cloves, and sour cream or another dairy ingredient, producing a sweet-tart and lightly creamy dish. It is usually served cold during warm weather and may appear as a starter or a sweet course rather than fitting the usual savory definition of soup.

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What is hideg meggyleves?

Hideg meggyleves is a traditional Hungarian chilled soup made primarily from sour cherries. It is distinctively served cold, making it a highly popular dish during the hot summer months.

What ingredients are used to make hideg meggyleves?

Recipes commonly combine sour cherries with their cooking liquid, sugar, and spices like cinnamon or cloves. Sour cream or another dairy ingredient is then mixed in to create a sweet-tart, creamy base.

Is hideg meggyleves a dessert or a main course?

It is typically served as a starter course in traditional Hungarian cuisine, despite its distinctly sweet flavor. However, its dessert-like taste means it is sometimes enjoyed as a sweet treat.

How is hideg meggyleves thickened?

The soup is traditionally thickened and given its signature richness by whisking sour cream directly into the cherry liquid. Some modern variations may use a light roux or cornstarch slurry mixed into the dairy.

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