COLD RASPBERRY SOUP WITH FRESH BERRIES

SERVES 4

Raspberries grew wild in the forest where Katniss hunted. They were a rare treat, and a symbol of spring. During the Quarter Quell banquets, these simple berries, all dressed up in Capitol clothes, must have seemed out of place.

If you need to use frozen raspberries for this recipe, make sure that they’re completely thawed and well drained before you use them.

4 CUPS RASPBERRIES

½ CUP SUGAR

¼ CUP CRANBERRY JUICE

½ CUP SOUR CREAM

¼ CUP HEAVY CREAM OR HALF-AND-HALF

FRESH RASPBERRIES AND MINT LEAVES FOR GARNISH

Put raspberries, sugar and cranberry juice into a blender and blend until very smooth and sugar is dissolved.

Pour into a large dish and stir in first the sour cream and then the cream.

Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving.

To serve, ladle into shallow bowls, sprinkle with fresh raspberries and place a mint sprig in the center.