God Jul! Yummy Norwegian Recipes

In follow up to last week's post about Christmas in July at the 1985 Nordic Fest, this week's post continues the holiday spirit by offering a Norwegian recipe to warm yourself by this winter, or to just enjoy if you prefer it cold. 

This recipe comes from 1992 Nordic Fest communications. 

Norwegian Sweet Soup

Bring 1 qt. water to boiling in deep saucepan. 

Add 2 T. rice to boiling water.

Boil rapidly, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until a kernel is soft when pressed between fingers.

Drain rice, reserving liquid. 

Rinse and finely chop enough apple to yield 1/2 c. finely chopped apple. 

Put 1 c. pitted dark sweet cherries in a bowl. 

Add 1/2 c. red raspberry fruit syrup and 1/4 c. lemon juice. 

Return the rice water to the saucepan. 

Add the apple and a 2-inch stick of cinnamon. 

Cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until apple is tender.

Add the drained rice and cherry mixture. 

Remove the cinnamon. 

Simmer 5 minutes.

Blend 1 T. cold water and 1 tsp. cornstarch to form a smooth paste.

Blend cornstarch mixture into soup. Bring to boiling. 

Continue to cook 3 to 5 minutes. 

Cool soup slightly.

Serve soup warm or cold. 

Happy New Year!