World Flavors Cookbook

Leivasupp (Bread Soup)

Name: Leivasupp (Bread Soup)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Estonia
Ingredients: 200g dark rye bread (preferably stale) 1L water 100g sugar 100g raisins or dried apricots 1 tsp cinnamon Whipped cream for serving

A unique sweet soup made from soaked dark rye bread and dried fruits, served with whipped cream.

Cuisine: Estonia

Ingredients

200g dark rye bread (preferably stale) 1L water 100g sugar 100g raisins or dried apricots 1 tsp cinnamon Whipped cream for serving

Instructions

1. Soak the rye bread pieces in water for 30 minutes. 2. Pass the soaked bread through a sieve or blend it until smooth. 3. Add sugar, dried fruits, and cinnamon to the bread liquid. 4. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened. 5. Let it cool and then chill in the refrigerator. 6. Serve cold in bowls with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.