Makvlis supi (blackberry soup)

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Blackberries
1 Clove garlic, minced
¼ cup Finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon Finely chopped mint
2 tablespoons Finely chopped thyme
1 Small onion, finely chopped
1 Small cucumber peeled, seeded, & diced
Salt
1 teaspoon Wine vinegar
Sour cream

Directions

Crush blackberries and strain off juice. Add water to juice to make 3½ cups liquid. Add garlic, cilantro, mint, thyme, onion, cucumber, salt to taste and vinegar. Stir well and chill. Pass with sour cream.

Makes 6 servings.

Each Serving Contains About: 56 calories; 52 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 0 fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram protein; 3.76 grams fiber.

From The Classic Cuisine of Soviet Georgia History, Traditions and Recipes by Julianne Margvelashvili

Printed in the November 27, 1992, issue of the Los Angeles Times.

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