Holunderbeersuppe Mit Apfeln

Dive into the comforting and aromatic world of **Holunderbeersuppe mit Äpfeln**, a traditional German elderberry soup that beautifully balances tart, sweet, and spiced flavors. This vibrant dish combines fresh elderberries and diced apples simmered with warm cinnamon and cloves, creating a fragrant, velvety base. Enhanced with a touch of lemon juice for brightness and thickened to the perfect consistency, this versatile soup can be served warm for a cozy treat or chilled as a refreshing dessert. Drizzle it with heavy cream and garnish with fresh mint for a stunning presentation that will captivate your table. Perfect for showcasing seasonal produce, this elderberry soup is as delicious as it is unique—a must-try for lovers of European comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh elderberries
• 3 medium apples
• 1.5 liters water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 100 grams sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons cold water
• 100 ml heavy cream (optional, for garnish)
• 2 sprigs fresh mint (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the elderberries thoroughly under cold water and remove them from the stems.

Step 2

Peel and core the apples, then dice them into small cubes.

Step 3

In a large pot, combine the elderberries, diced apples, water, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Remove the pot from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot to remove the solids. Use a spoon to press out as much liquid as possible from the elderberries and apples.

Step 6

Return the strained liquid to the stove over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and lemon juice until fully dissolved.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry. Gradually whisk this slurry into the soup to thicken it.

Step 8

Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed, adding more sugar or lemon juice to balance the flavors.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls. If desired, drizzle a splash of heavy cream on top and garnish with fresh mint sprigs for extra elegance.

Step 11

Serve warm as a comforting dish or chilled as a refreshing dessert soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2883.7 grams (2883.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1491

Total Fat 40.60g	52%
Saturated Fat 23.10g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 137mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 292.50g	106%
Dietary Fiber 52.00g	186%
Total Sugars 160.30g
Protein 7.50g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 455mg	35%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 2126mg	45%

*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: 23.3%

Protein: 1.9%

Carbs: 74.7%