Ingredients
2 1/2 # black plums, pitted and chopped
1 qt apple juice
1 slice gingeroot
1 berry allspice
1/2 stick cinnamon
1 T lemon juice
3/4 cup honey
6 T sour cream
2 T toasted slivered almonds

Instructions
Combine plums, apple juice, spices, and honey and heat over medium heat. Simmer until plums are tender - about 20 minutes. Remove ginger, allspice and cinnamon stick.

Puree the soup until it is very smooth. Add lemon juice.

Cool soup in an ice bath until cool and transfer to the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to fully chill.

Serve the soup in chilled bowls, garnished with a dollop of sour cream a few toasted almonds.