Champagne Infused Blackberry Soup With Sour Cream Sorbet Recipes

CHILLED BLACKBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Place backberries, water, wine, lemon juice, and sugar in large pot.
• Bring to a boil, then turn down the burner to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Turn the burner off and allow mixture to cool.
• Once the mixture is cooled, place it in a food processor and mix well.
• Strain processed liquid through a strainer, mashing the pulp through with the back of a spoon.
• Return the strained liquid to the pot and add 1/2 tbsp of corn starch dissolved in 2 tbsp of cold water.
• Cook until desired thickness.
• Return the mixture to the food processor and add whipping cream and orange zest.
• Chill overnight.
• Serve cold with a dollop of whipped or sour cream and mint sprig.
• I have found that it is almost thick enough without the corn starch, so you may choose to omit.

CHAMPAGNE-INFUSED BLACKBERRY SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM SORBET

Steps:

• Soup: In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, blackberries and lemon juice to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes, then add mint leaves. Remove from heat and let cool. Blend mixture together in a mixer or food processor, then strain through a sieve.
• Sorbet: In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil over medium-high heat. Let cool, then stir in lime juice and sour cream. Churn in an ice cream maker until proper consistency is achieved.
• To serve: Divide blackberry soup into four equal parts and pour into separate bowls. Put 1 scoop of sorbet in the middle of each bowl and drizzle with champagne.

BLACKBERRY AND LEMON SWIRL SORBET

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar and 2 cups water to a boil. Let cool slightly then measure out 2 cups. Combine the 2 cups with the lemon juice and chill.
• Meanwhile in a saucepan, place the blackberries with 1 tablespoon of water and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Bring to a boil then turn the heat down to a simmer, stirring often to reduce to a thick puree. Strain, if desired and chill the puree.
• Spin the chilled sorbet mixture in your ice cream maker then place in a frozen bowl. Fold in the chilled blackberry puree lightly to swirl it. Freeze until ready to enjoy.

CHAMPAGNE AND BERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Puree the raspberries and strawberries. Press through a sieve into a bowl. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Chill. To serve, stir the mixed fruit into the puree. Spoon into soup plates. Scatter the mint over the top. Set the creme fraiche on the table so everyone can add a dollop. Pass the bottle of Champagne and let everyone pour a glug into his bowl. Pour the rest of the bubbly into glasses.

SOUR CREAM SORBET

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil. Let cool, then add lime juice and sour cream. Churn in an ice cream maker and freeze until needed.

CHAMPAGNE INFUSED STRAWBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water, strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and Champagne to a boil.
• Let simmer for 10 minutes, then add mint leaves. Let cool to room temperature.
• Blend together with an immersion blender or in a standing blender, then strain through a sieve. Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 hours.
• Serve in soup bowls with a scoop of ice cream, sorbet, or plain/vanilla/lemon yogurt. Or just plain! Garnish with mint leaves.

CHAMPAGNE-INFUSED BLACKBERRY SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM SORBET

Steps:

• Soup: In a saucepan, bring water, sugar, blackberries and lemon juice to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes, then add mint leaves. Remove from heat and let cool. Blend mixture together in a mixer or food processor, then strain through a sieve.
• Sorbet: In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, water and corn syrup to a boil over medium-high heat. Let cool, then stir in lime juice and sour cream. Churn in an ice cream maker until proper consistency is achieved.
• To serve: Divide blackberry soup into four equal parts and pour into separate bowls. Put 1 scoop of sorbet in the middle of each bowl and drizzle with champagne.