A refreshing and elegant chilled dessert soup, featuring the tartness of rhubarb balanced with warm spices and a hint of wine.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
4 CupsDiced Rhubarb
4 ½ CupsWater, divided
¾ CupSugar
1 TbspOrange Rind
1Cinnamon Stick
2 TbspCornstarch
PinchCloves
½ CupWhite Wine
½ TspVanilla
For servingOrange Slices

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the diced rhubarb, 4 cups of water, sugar, orange rind, and the cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and a pinch of cloves with the remaining ½ cup of cold water until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the simmering rhubarb, whisking constantly, and cook for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the white wine and vanilla.
  6. Remove the cinnamon stick. Let the soup cool completely, then chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
  7. Serve cold, garnished with orange slices.