How to Make Elderberry Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Elderberry soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that is perfect for the cold winter months. This delightful soup is made from the ripe and juicy elderberries, which are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it not only delicious but also incredibly healthy.

Elderberries have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for their immune-boosting properties, and this soup is a wonderful way to incorporate them into your diet. The sweet and tart flavor of elderberries pair...

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Ingredients

  • 5 ounces elderberries
  • 1 quart water, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • ½ pound apples - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 lemon peel
  • white sugar to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the elderberries in a pot with 2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat, puree in a blender until smooth, and return to the pot. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the puree, and stir into the pot to thicken.
  • In a separate pot, bring the apples and remaining water to a boil. Place the lemon peel in the pot. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove peel. Mix the elderberry puree into the apple mixture, and sweeten to taste with sugar.
  • Nutrition

    64 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 10mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 165mg

    Categories

    Fruit soup recipes