Swedish Blueberry Soup Recipe (Blåbärssoppa)
Nope, it's not blueberry juice; it's Blueberry Soup (Blåbärssoppa)! You can easily prepare this traditional dessert from Sweden in the comfort of your own home --- and the whole year-round!
Servings: 3
Calories: 127kcal
Equipment
- Medium-Sized Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 & 1/2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 3 to 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, sugar, and 1 & 1/2 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan, over medium heat.
- Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Adjust heat to low, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Mix occasionally to ensure that nothing sticks at the bottom of the pan.
- Take the pan off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the softened blueberries.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
- Place the pan back into the heat and slowly pour the cornstarch mixture while stirring.
- Continue stirring your blueberry soup until it thickens, while adjusting the taste by adding more sugar, if preferred.
- Remove the pan from the heat and transfer it into serving bowls.
- Place a dollop of whipped cream on top of each serving of blueberry soup, then serve.
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Notes
- Cook's Tip #1: You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. If using frozen ones, no need to thaw it; combine it directly with sugar and water in a pan, and boil.
- Cook's Tip #2: If using cream, light cream (half & half) or heavy cream (double cream) can be used.
- Cook's Tip #3: Remember to stir the berries occasionally while waiting for them to boil and while simmering. It ensures nothing will be sticking at the bottom of the pan.
- Cook's Tip #4: You can puree all the berries, or just a portion of it if you want to keep bits of it in the soup -- as I did in this recipe.
- Cook's Tip #5: If you want to enjoy cold blueberry soup, chill it for at least two hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg