Ingredients

  • 1 cup creme de cassis
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 1 cinnamon stick, halved
  • One 3-inch strip of lemon zest
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, split
  • 1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, stalks peeled and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Method

  • In a saucepan, bring the cassis, wine, brown sugar, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, zest and vanilla bean to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Reduce the heat and discard the flavorings.
  • Stir in the rhubarb and return to a simmer.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled.
  • Spoon the soup into bowls.
  • Top each with a scoop of ice cream and serve.