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Muscat Grape Soup

Muscat grapes mark the beginning of spring, and they’re a prompt for me to start thinking of new menus, new ideas, and the other spring fruits to come. This soup is designed to keep the distinct musky flavor of these grapes in its purest form. “Cape” refers to the papery husk the gooseberries are wrapped in, which makes them look like tiny Chinese lanterns.

Cooks' Note

Vitamin C powder will prevent the grape juice from discoloration. You can buy it at a drugstore.

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