Scandinavian Fruit Soup Food

FRUKTSOPPA (SCANDINAVIAN FRUIT SOUP)

Steps:

• In a large 3-quart (or bigger) stainless steel or enamel saucepan, combine the apricots and prunes with the cold water and let soak for 30 minutes.
• Next, add the cinnamon stick, lemon slices, tapioca and sugar to the pot, and bring to a boil; once boiling, reduce the heat and cover the pan; let simmer for 10 minutes (stir occasionally with a wooden spoon since the fruits can stick to the bottom of the saucepan).
• After the 10 minutes are up, remove the cover and stir in the raisins, currants and apple slices; simmer for 5 more minutes (the apples should then be soft and tender; if not, simmer a wee bit longer).
• Pour the soup mixture into a large serving bowl and let cool to room temperature.
• When soup has cooled, fish out the cinnamon stick, cover the bowl, and chill in the refrigerator.
• This dessert is served cold, in either dessert dishes or soup bowls; makes for a very light dessert.

SCANDINAVIAN BLUEBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until berries are very tender, about 15 minutes. Discard lemon slices and cinnamon stick.
• Puree half of soup in blender or processor. Transfer all of soup to medium bowl and refrigerate until very cold. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.).
• Divide soup between 2 bowls or large goblets. Serve with lemon wedges and dollop of vanilla yogurt.

SøTSUPPE - SCANDINAVIAN SWEET SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water to a steady boil in a large pot.
• Stir in dried fruit, pearl tapioca, cinnamon stick, and star anise, reduce heat to medium, and cook at a low simmer for 25 minutes.
• Stir in fruit juice and heat for 5 minutes.
• Remove cinnamon and star anise.
• Serve hot or cold (chill, covered, in refrigerator for several hours).
• Garnish with little homemade cookie cutouts, if desired.

HOT NORWEGIAN FRUIT SOUP

Steps:

• Cook raisins, prunes, and apricots until tender in 1 1/2 quarts water.
• Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
• Cook's note: May fold in a large can of sliced peaches if desired.

NORWEGIAN FRUIT SOUP

Steps:

• Simmer water with rice and cinnamon sticks for 20 minutes. Discard the rice and cinnamon, reserve the water. Return the water to the stove, and add the apple; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add the cherries and raspberries, then bring to a boil before removing from the heat. Allow to stand for at least 30 minutes before refrigerating. Serve cold, garnished with a dollop of whipped cream.

BLUEBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until berries are very tender, about 15 minutes. Discard lemon slices and cinnamon stick. Puree half of soup in blender or processor. Transfer all of soup to medium bowl and refrigerate until very cold. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
• Divide soup between 2 bowls or large goblets. Serve with lemon wedges and dollop of vanilla yogurt.