Scandinavian Rhubarb Soup With Vanilla - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 pinch salt
1 cup white sugar
2 lbs chopped rhubarb
2 tablespoons vanilla
strawberry, quartered (to garnish)
vanilla yogurt, gelato or whipped cream (to garnish)

Preparation

Over medium heat, combine the rhubarb, sugar and water and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally. Make sure sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb is tender. Add salt and then vanilla extract. Stir well.
Let cool for 15 or 20 minutes, cover and refrigerate until cold. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, gelato and strawberries.