Basic Blueberry Soup

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

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.