Ingredients:
- for the quenelles** (makes 4 quenelles )
- for the soup
- pinch of red pepper flakes , optional
- salt to taste
Directions:
- To make the quenelles: Put the figs in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the figs and coarsely chop.
- Purée in a food processor with the sherry.
- Stir in the crème fraiche and sugar.
- Form into 4 small ovals by using your fingers to press the mixture into a tablespoon.
- To make the soup: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes (with juice) and garlic; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the stock and the red pepper flakes (if using).
- Tie the thyme and basil together with a string; immerse in the soup. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until the onion is very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the herbs and discard.
- Stir in the orange juice, sugar, pepper, and salt.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve in shallow bowls. Place one quenelle in each serving.
- This is just the best! *smile*...discovered it and loved it! It is called a *Beautiful Soup*!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 233 Kcal (976 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 108.51 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.06g | 19% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.85mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 58.21mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 487.45mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 29.2g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 12.33g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.72g | 23% | |
| Protein | 4.91g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 34.3mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 69.1mg | 7% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 96.27 Kcal (403 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 44.83 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.98g | 19% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 24.05mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 201.4mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.07g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 5.09g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.36g | 23% | |
| Protein | 2.03g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 28.6mg | 7% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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