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Ingredients

  • 20 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed
  • 2 cups Burgundy wine (sweet red wine)
  • 2 12 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3-inch) (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons level cornstarch
  • whipping cream

Method

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a deep, ceramic, heatproof casserole or stainless steel saucepan (mixture will discolor aluminum).
  • Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Press raspberry mixture through a sieve, and return to casserole or saucepan; discard seeds.
  • Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup raspberry liquid; stir well.
  • Bring remaining liquid to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, and stir in cornstarch mixture.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  • Chill 6 to 8 hours.
  • Drizzle whipping cream in soup, and swirl in with a knife.
  • Garnish with fresh berries, mint or lemon balm and maybe even a thin curl of citrus zest.