Basic Blueberry Soup

Serve this refreshing chilled blueberry soup with a dollop of crème fraîche, sour cream or plain yogurt.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups water
2 pints blueberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Crème fraîche, sour cream or plain yogurt for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil; add blueberries and sugar and cook for several minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Mix cornstarch with cold water. Stir into berry mixture and bring to a boil again. Cool at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Serve chilled with a dollop of crème fraîche, sour cream or yogurt.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.