Rhubarb Soup – Norwegian Rabarbrasuppe

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This Norwegian rhubarb soup is an easy cold rhubarb dessert and its tart but sweet taste will become a quick favourite.

I know I previously said I wanted to explore rhubarb recipes that did not include making a rhubarb dessert.

And so I made rhubarb syrup, basil rhubarb shrub and spicy pickled rhubarb instead.

But a friend told me about a simple cold rhubarb soup and I was really curious.

And so I started reading up on how to make it and put together my own recipe.

Cold rhubarb soup topped with whipped cream and mint in three white bowls on a grey marble background.

Cold Rhubarb Soup

Please if you’ve grown up with Norwegian rhubarb soup this likely isn’t your grandmother’s recipe.

The same is true for Finnish rhubarb soup, it’s a classic Finnish food similar to the recipe from recipe.

However, My rhubarb soup recipe is more like a classic fruit soup that has one major difference.

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I blended the soup into a puree instead of leaving pieces of rhubarb whole in a sweet fruity broth.

I know this is the traditional way to eat rhubarb soup in Norway. However, I knew I wouldn’t like the texture so I quickly pivoted.

   
 
   
cold rhubarb soup on a black background in an antique bowl garnished with ice cream and mint

And to be honest I wasn’t so sure I’d like the idea of a cold rhubarb soup at all. But I surprised myself!

This fruit soup is sweet, but also tart.

And with a bit of ice cream or whipped cream (Cool Whip in our case) it is a really easy summer dessert to make ahead.

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You can make it a couple days in advance and serve it chilled. The brightness of the rhubarb is really refreshing.

So even though I like to profess I don’t like desserts. This one is really good.

   
 
   
rhubarb on a baking sheet on a worn down wooden background

Quick Note on Cooking with Rhubarb

I quickly learned that the colour of rhubarb is not an indication of how sweet or tart it may be.

In fact, the sweetest rhubarb is often the Victorian rhubarb variety (in the pot below), which is usually a light rose pink with lots of green.

 
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This produce rhubarb soup is more like a rosy peach colour as you’re mixing green and red together.

If you want a bright coloured rhubarb soup you need to pick crimson rhubarb stalks, but you may need to add a bit more sugar than I’ve indicated in this recipe.

I would make it and then test the sweetness.

   
 
   
Chopped rhubarb with sugar and spices in a pot on a rustic background

An Easy Rhubarb Dessert

Rhubarb is ridiculously easy. Bring ingredients to a boil, simmer 25 minutes, add cornstarch and stir until thickened.

Then throw it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve chilled.

Resist the temptation to put strawberries in this dish. Rhubarb has such a good flavour on its own, it does not need strawberry.

   
 
   
Cold rhubarb soup in a white bowl, garnished with mint and cream on a white marble background.

Cold Rhubarb Soup

Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

This Norwegian rhubarb soup is an easy cold rhubarb dessert and its tart but sweet taste will become a favourite.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb rhubarb, chopped. About 2 cups
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed in 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottomed pot add rhubarb, 2 cups water, sugar, vanilla.
  2. Bring to boil, simmer 25 minutes.
  3. Return heat to medium, add cornstarch dissolved in water. Stir continuously until it thickens.
  4. Chill in refrigerator until read to serve.

Notes

This is great with a piece of sponge on the bottom, topped with whipped cream or a spoonful of ice cream.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 0g

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  1. This is wonderful! I have always loved the cold fruit soups of Europe.

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