Fruktsoppa (Swedish fruit soup)

Instructions

1. Quickly rinse the dried fruit under cold water, then drain.
2. Pour the red wine into a saucepan with the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and orange zest.
3. Bring gently to a simmer, then add the dried fruit and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, until plump.
4. Dissolve the potato starch in the cold water, pour into the soup while stirring and let it thicken for 2 minutes without boiling.
5. Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves and zest, then add the lemon juice.
6. Serve lukewarm or cold, topped with toasted almonds if you like.