Scandinavian Fruit Soup
Experience the comforting embrace of Scandinavian Fruit Soup, a traditional dessert brimming with warm flavors and vibrant, nutrient-rich dried fruits. This delightful Nordic classic combines apricots, prunes, raisins, and apples simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of orange juice, cinnamon, and cardamom, offering a wholesome balance of sweetness and spice. Optional tapioca pearls add a luscious texture to the soup, making every spoonful irresistibly rich. Perfect for any season, this versatile dish can be served warm on chilly nights or chilled for a refreshing summer treat. Simple to prepare and naturally gluten-free, Scandinavian Fruit Soup is a unique and heartwarming addition to your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried prunes
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Dried apples
- 6 cups Water
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 2 tablespoons Tapioca pearls (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Combine the dried apricots, dried prunes, raisins, dried apples, and water in a large pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the orange juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods to the pot. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
If using tapioca pearls, stir them into the soup and let the mixture simmer gently for another 10–15 minutes, until the tapioca is translucent and fully cooked.
Add the lemon juice and salt, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
Remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods before serving.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as desired. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.8 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2708 mg | 58% | |
*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.
