Nyuponsoppa
4 servings
60 minutes
Nyponsoppa is a traditional Swedish soup made from rose hips, warming and filled with the sunny taste of nature. This dessert soup has roots in Scandinavian traditions where rose hip berries were valued for their health benefits. Its rich fruity aroma with a slight tartness harmonizes with the sweetness of sugar, creating a velvety texture enhanced by starch. Served chilled or warm, it is complemented by airy whipped cream and crunchy almond cookies, turning a simple treat into an exquisite dessert. Nyponsoppa is often used as a nourishing and warming drink in cold weather and as a light vitamin dessert for children and adults alike. Its delicate flavor and benefits make it a favorite dish among fans of Swedish cuisine.
1
Wash the rose hips, add 600 ml of water, and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the berries are ready.
- Dried rosehips: 400 g
- Water: 1.2 l
2
Blend and strain through a sieve. Add another 500 ml of water and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Water: 1.2 l
- Sugar: 50 g
3
Dissolve starch in 100 ml of cold water and pour it into the broth in a thin stream. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool. Serve with whipped cream and almond cookies.
- Potato starch: 20 g
- Water: 1.2 l
- Whipped cream: to taste
- Almond cookies (amaretti-style): to taste