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Karlsbad soup

Sago or tapioca is boiled tender and strained, heated with broth and cream and thickened with egg yolk when served. From Erken's Stor kokebok (the Big Cookbook, 1949), p. 794.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1949-utg. s. 794 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

The soup is in the chapter on invalid cookery as a light, nourishing single portion.

How to make it

  1. 1

    Cook the grains

    Rinse and scald the grains. Put them over the heat with the cold water and boil until tender. Press through a sieve.

  2. 2

    Add broth

    Heat the soup with the broth and salt and bring to the boil. Add the cream.

  3. 3

    Thicken with yolk

    Thicken the soup with the egg yolk just as it is served.

  4. 4

    Note

    Note: The yolk is only lightly heated in the soup; use pasteurised yolk, or make the soup very hot, if serving to vulnerable people.

Changes from the original

The amounts are for one small portion. "¾ del." is read as 0.75 dl and "dd." as tablespoons. "Gnis gjennom presse" is read as pressing through a sieve.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use tapioca instead of sago?
Yes, the recipe allows both.
When is the egg yolk added?
Just before serving.

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