Scandinavian Raspberry Soup Food

SCANDINAVIAN RASPBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• In blender container, puree 1 package raspberries, strain to remove seeds.
• In medium saucepan, combine pureed raspberries, orange juice, lemon juice and cornstarch; mix well.
• Over medium heat, cook and stir until slightly thickened and clear; cool.
• Stir in remaining package of raspberries and chablis.
• Chill.
• To serve, place several orange sections in each bowl; add soup.
• Garnish as desired; serve with sour cream.
• Refrigerate left- overs.

CHILLED RASPBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Place raspberries, sugar and wine in blender. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth.
• Pour raspberry mixture into bowl; stir in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until cold. Serve topped with dollops of additional sour cream and raspberries if desired.

CHILLED RASPBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Mash berries, water and wine together.
• Place in blender and puree.
• Put in large pot.
• Add cranberry juice, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
• Bring just to a boil over med heat.
• Strain and cool.
• Whisk in lemon juice and yogurt.
• Chill.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

BLENDED RASPBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Stop and scrap sides if necessary.
• Pour through a mesh seive into serving bowls.
• Garnish with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or yogurt.

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.

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.

COLD RASPBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• Place raspberries, sugar and wine in blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Stir in sour cream. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours until cold.
• Serve with dollops of sour cream and raspberries if desired.