Bread soup with apples

9 servings

30 minutes

Bread soup with apples is a fragrant and cozy dish of Lithuanian cuisine, rooted in folk culinary traditions. Its taste surprises with the gentle sweetness of apples, accented by spices, while rye croutons add a pleasant texture. This soup was often made in villages as a nourishing and warming meal, especially in cold weather. The ease of preparation and availability of ingredients made it a favorite dish for family meals. It pairs wonderfully with whipped cream, adding softness and airiness to it. This soup exemplifies how simple ingredients can create an amazing harmony of flavors while traditional recipes preserve the warmth and comfort of home cooking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 247.5
• Proteins: 4.9g
• Fats: 2.2g
• Carbohydrates: 52.3g

Ingredients

• Rye croutons: 225 g
• Water: 1.5 l
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Apple: 5.5 pc
• Lemon zest: 2 tsp
• Carnation: 3 pc
• Cream: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Soak the crackers in a liter of water for a short time, then boil them with finely chopped apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rye croutons: 225 g
   • Water: 1.5 l
   • Apple: 5.5 pieces

2. Pass the obtained bread-apple mixture through a sieve.

3. Add sugar, spices, simmer without boiling.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Lemon zest: 2 teaspoons
   • Carnation: 3 pieces

4. Serve with whipped cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 0.5 glass