Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Scandinavia with this Easy Chilled Swedish Blueberry Soup, a delightful dish perfect for warm summer afternoons. This classic recipe captures the deep, earthy sweetness of wild blueberries in a silky, chilled format. It is incredibly simple to prepare, making it a fantastic time-saving option for those who want a healthy, exciting treat that feels fancy without the effort. Served as a light breakfast or a refreshing starter, this soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
3 cups water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon potato starch
2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
Optional: Whipped cream or toasted almond slivers for serving
Instructions
Combine blueberries, water, sugar, and the cinnamon stick in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the berries burst.
Remove the cinnamon stick from the pan.
Pulse the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
Whisk in the potato starch slurry and cook on low for 2 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.
Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until completely chilled.
Notes
Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight for the best flavor. Substitute blueberries with raspberries or mixed berries if desired. Serve in pre-chilled bowls.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Simmering/Blending
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg