Ingredients for 10 servings:
1. 3 cups cranberries, rinsed and stemmed (fresh or frozen)
2. 5 cups cherry juice (or cran-cherry juice)
3. 1 cup granulated sugar or 1 cup sugar substitute
4. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
5. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6. 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
7. 1 teaspoon almond extract
8. 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
9. 1/2 cup dried cranberries
10. 1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream
11. 10 small mint sprigs
Directions:
1. In 3 quart saucepan, add cranberries, juice, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, and almond extract.
2. Bring to boil over medium heat. Cover pot and reduce heat to low. Cook 15 minutes.
3. Puree the soup in a blender. (I just use my hand blender right in the pot).
4. Strain soup, and pour it back into the saucepan.
5. Bring to boil over medium heat.
6. Add the cornstarch/water mixture and stir well, until the soup thickens.
7. Add dried cranberries and cook 5 more minutes.
8. Serve with dollop of sour cream and mint sprig for garnish, if desired.
Enjoy your meal!