Holunderbeersuppe Mit Apfeln
Dive into the comforting and aromatic world of **Holunderbeersuppe mit Äpfeln**, a traditional German elderberry soup that beautifully balances tart, sweet, and spiced flavors. This vibrant dish combines fresh elderberries and diced apples simmered with warm cinnamon and cloves, creating a fragrant, velvety base. Enhanced with a touch of lemon juice for brightness and thickened to the perfect consistency, this versatile soup can be served warm for a cozy treat or chilled as a refreshing dessert. Drizzle it with heavy cream and garnish with fresh mint for a stunning presentation that will captivate your table. Perfect for showcasing seasonal produce, this elderberry soup is as delicious as it is unique—a must-try for lovers of European comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh elderberries
- 3 medium apples
- 1.5 liters water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 100 grams sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 100 ml heavy cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 sprigs fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the elderberries thoroughly under cold water and remove them from the stems.
Peel and core the apples, then dice them into small cubes.
In a large pot, combine the elderberries, diced apples, water, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot to remove the solids. Use a spoon to press out as much liquid as possible from the elderberries and apples.
Return the strained liquid to the stove over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice until fully dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry. Gradually whisk this slurry into the soup to thicken it.
Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed, adding more sugar or lemon juice to balance the flavors.
Ladle the soup into bowls. If desired, drizzle a splash of heavy cream on top and garnish with fresh mint sprigs for extra elegance.
Serve warm as a comforting dish or chilled as a refreshing dessert soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.5 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.0 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2126 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
