Norwegian Blueberry Soup Recipes

SWEDISH BLUEBERRY SOUP (BLåBäRSSOPPA)

Steps:

• 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.

NORWEGIAN BLUEBERRY SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Soften gelatin in cold water in a custard cup.
• 2. Place in a pan of hot (not boiling) water until melted and ready to use.
• 3. Combine juices and sugar with melted gelatin.
• 4. Stir until sugar and gelatin are dissolved.
• 5. Chill until mixture begins to thicken.
• 6. Fold blueberries into mixture.
• 7. Chill until ready to serve.
• 8. Spoon into chilled bouillon cups; garnish with fresh mint.

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.

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.

NORWEGIAN BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST CREPES

Steps:

• Beat eggs well.
• Beat in milk and butter.
• Sift flour, measure, and sift again with sugar and salt into egg mixture.
• Beat until smooth.
• Heat a shallow 8-inch frying pan and butter well.
• Pour in about 3 tbsp batter then turn and tilt pan so batter covers entire surface.
• Cook until golden brown on both sides.
• Sweeten blueberries to taste with sugar.
• Spoon 3 tbsp of sweetened blueberries in centre of crepe; fold in half and lift to a heated plate; keep warm.
• Repeat, buttering pan before cooking each crepe.
• Serve about two filled crepes to each person.
• Pass powdered sugar and lemon wedges and melted butter, if desired.