Mustikkakeitto

Mustikkakeitto, a traditional Finnish blueberry soup, is a delightful comfort food perfect for cold days. It's not only delicious but also packed with antioxidants, making it a fantastic remedy for fighting off colds. This vibrant soup is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a dessert or a soothing soup.

Ingredients

🫐 12 oz (340g) Great Value Whole Blueberries
🍋 1 whole lemon for juice and zest
🌿 1-2 sticks McCormick Stick Cinnamon
🍚 1/4 to 1/2 cup Our Fine Granulated Pure Sugar
🌽 1-2 tablespoons Cornstarch
💧 Enough Water to cover blueberries
🍶 Whipped Cream, unbranded aerosol can

Instructions

1- Boil the Blueberries:

• Place the Great Value blueberries in a stainless steel saucepan. Add enough water to cover them.
• Heat on a medium-high electric coil stove until it reaches a boil.

2- Extract the Juice:

• Remove the saucepan from the stove. Carefully pour the contents into a white plastic colander placed over a bowl or empty saucepan to catch the juice.
• Use an unbranded masher to smash the blueberries thoroughly, squeezing out as much juice as possible.

3- Prepare the Soup Base:

• Return the collected blueberry juice to the original saucepan.
• Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and add the zest.
• Add 1-2 McCormick cinnamon sticks for flavor.

4- Simmer and Thicken:

• Place the saucepan back on the stove and bring the liquid to a simmer.
• In a separate small bowl, combine 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little cold water to make a slurry.
• Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering blueberry mixture until thickened to desired consistency.

5- Serve:

• Ladle the thick, smooth Mustikkakeitto into a white serving bowl with a grey geometric pattern.
• Garnish with a generous amount of whipped cream just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
Total Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 180 per serving
Protein: 1g per serving
Fat: 1.5g per serving
Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
Equipment: Stainless steel saucepan, unbranded electric coil stove, white plastic colander, unbranded masher, serving spoon or ladle, white serving bowl with grey geometric pattern

Cooking Tips

• Thoroughly smash the blueberries to maximize juice and flavor extraction.
• The cornstarch slurry should be added slowly to achieve the perfect consistency without clumping.
• Serve with whipped cream for an extra touch of creaminess and presentation contrast.

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