SPICED RHUBARB SOUP

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This very pretty soup is perfect for spring. My whole family loves the fresh flavor of rhubarb, so they all really enjoy this chilled soup.-Renee Parker, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
3-1/2 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 lemon slice
4 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, 3-1/4 cups water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Discard cinnamon sticks. Strain rhubarb mixture; discard pulp. Return liquid to the pan; bring to a boil. , Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; add lemon slice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Discard lemon slice. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.