Scandinavian Fruit Soup

Experience the comforting embrace of Scandinavian Fruit Soup, a traditional dessert brimming with warm flavors and vibrant, nutrient-rich dried fruits. This delightful Nordic classic combines apricots, prunes, raisins, and apples simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of orange juice, cinnamon, and cardamom, offering a wholesome balance of sweetness and spice. Optional tapioca pearls add a luscious texture to the soup, making every spoonful irresistibly rich. Perfect for any season, this versatile dish can be served warm on chilly nights or chilled for a refreshing summer treat. Simple to prepare and naturally gluten-free, Scandinavian Fruit Soup is a unique and heartwarming addition to your dessert repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Dried prunes
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Dried apples
• 6 cups Water
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 0.25 cup Sugar
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 4 Cardamom pods
• 2 tablespoons Tapioca pearls (optional, for thickening)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Combine the dried apricots, dried prunes, raisins, dried apples, and water in a large pot.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add the orange juice, sugar, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods to the pot. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 4

If using tapioca pearls, stir them into the soup and let the mixture simmer gently for another 10–15 minutes, until the tapioca is translucent and fully cooked.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice and salt, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.

Step 6

Remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods before serving.

Step 7

Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as desired. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2037.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1138.6

Total Fat 2.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 493.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 212.2g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280.2mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 2708.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.6%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 94.7%