Brauðsúpa - Bread soup

==Description==
Thriftiness is a strong trait in many older Icelanders, especially the generations that were born before World War II. Everything had to be used up, and throwing away leftover food amounted to a domestic crime. This thick soup is one way of using up bread leftovers and crusts.
===Ingredients===
* 200 g rye bread or assorted bread leftovers (must be at least half rye bread)
* 1250 ml water 
* 2 tblsp Raisins OR 4 prunes 
* 1 tblsp orange marmalade (optional)
* 6 slices lemon (replace with orange/lemon zest or a cinnamon stick for variety)
* 2-3 tblsp Sugar 
* 100 ml cream, whipped 
===Directions===
Soak the bread in the water overnight, or until the crusts are soft. Puree in a blender and cook on low for 1 hour. Add the Raisins, lemon slices and Sugar and cook for about 10 minutes more. Serve warm with whipped cream.
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==See also==
Category: Icelandic SoupsCategory:Soups Category:Recipes
Category:Icelandic Recipes
category:Lemon Recipes
category:Orange Recipes
Category:Marmalade Recipes
category:ultra-pasteurized cream Recipes
category:rye bread Recipes
category:cinnamon Recipes
category:Dried Grapes Recipes
category:prune Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:cream Recipes