| Red Grape Soup Posted by Harinee De Silva on March 27, 19103 at 17:05:06: 1 quarts seedless red grapes 1 vanilla bean 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon star anise 1 orange, peeled and juiced 1 lemon, peeled and juiced 1 lime, peeled and juiced 1 cup spring water 2 cups cranberry juice 1 cup champagne Simple syrup (equal ratio sugar to water), to taste Pomegranate seeds, to garnish In a large pot place the grapes, vanilla bean, and bouquet garni made from the cinnamon, anise, and zests. Add the citrus juices, spring water, and cranberry juice, and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove bouquet garni and puree. Strain through a china cap then a chinoise. Add the champagne then season with simple syrup to taste. Chill. Sprinkle bowls with pomegranate seeds and pour soup over. Yield: 2 quarts or 8 servings |
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