NYPONSOPPA -- SWEDISH ROSE HIP SOUP

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One of Sweden's famous chilled soups. Try subbing vanilla ice cream for the whipped cream and serve with cookies.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Fruit

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried rose hips
4 cups cold water, divided
1/3 cup sugar (or to taste, you may prefer less)
1 tablespoon potato flour
1/8 cup madeira wine (optional)
1/4 cup whipping cream, whipped and lightly sweetened
slivered almonds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Soak the rose hips in two cups of water for at least two hours.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until soft in the same water. (This may take 20-30 minutes depending on their thickness. They should be soft and sticky.).
  • Blend in a mixer; force the mixture through a sieve or food mill using a fine grind screen and discard seeds/skins; return pulp to the pan.and discard the roughage.
  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil.
  • Stir potato flour into remaining cold water and stir until smooth.
  • Beat this mixture into the water and bring to the boil again.
  • Add the mashed rose hips and sugar.
  • Taste and let cool.
  • Serve in a bowl garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 14.3, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 16.7, Protein 0.5

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