Tomato and Orange Soup With Parmesan Croutons Recipe
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Savor the flavors of late summer with this vibrant Tomato and Orange Soup complemented by Parmesan Croutons. As the season bids farewell, take advantage of the abundance of fresh, affordable vegetables to create this invigorating dish. The amalgamation of tomatoes and oranges brings about a delightful zest, making each spoonful a symphony of freshness. This recipe yields a generous portion, perfect for sharing or storing in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 586.3
- Fat Content: 32g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 24mg
- Sodium Content: 362.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 54.5g
- Fiber Content: 6.9g
- Sugar Content: 20.2g
- Protein Content: 9.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 4 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Potato |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 2 | Celery stalks |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 6 | Oranges |
| 1 | Lemon |
| 1/2 | Cup white wine |
| 2 | Teaspoons sugar |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
| 1 | Bunch basil |
| Basil leaves | |
| 1 | French baguette |
| Butter | |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| Parmesan cheese | |
| Paprika |
Instructions:
Tomato and Orange Soup:
- Prepare and roughly chop the onions, potatoes, carrots, celery, and red peppers.
- Quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds, as they can impart bitterness to the soup. Extract any juice from the “jelly” surrounding the seeds.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat.
- “Sweat” the onions, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peppers in the olive oil for about 10 minutes or until softened. Then, add the tomatoes and garlic, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add the white wine, stock, orange and lemon juice and zest to the pan, and bring it rapidly to a boil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then pass it through a fine mesh sieve for a velvety texture.
- The soup can be frozen at this stage for future use.
- Reheat the soup, being careful not to let it boil.
- Stir in the chopped basil, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve the soup with a swirl of double cream and garnish with whole basil leaves.
Parmesan Croutons:
- In a mortar and pestle, pound together the butter, garlic, paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the mixture generously onto thin slices of French baguette.
- Bake the slices in the center of a preheated medium oven for about 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the hot Parmesan Croutons alongside the soup for a delightful crunch.
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Tomato and Orange Soup, accentuated by the savory bite of Parmesan Croutons. This recipe is a celebration of seasonal produce and simple, wholesome ingredients, perfect for cozy gatherings or a nourishing weeknight meal. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and nourishing goodness of this delightful dish! 🍅🍊🥣
