Tomato Orange And Fig Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Just so you know, Quenelles are dumplings. Here they are made with sherry and figs, which balance the fresh, bright flavors of the juicy tomatoes and fresh-squeezed orange juice. This soup is delicious any time of the year because it can be served warm or chilled. Read more . When tomatoes aren't in season, you can use aseptically packaged ones, a better alternative than underripe or flavorless tomatoes. Ingredients:
**for the quenelles** (makes 4 quenelles) |
4 dried figs, stems removed |
1 teaspoon cream sherry |
1/4 cup crème fraiche |
1/4 teaspoon sugar |
**for the soup |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup finely chopped onion |
3 pounds (about 6) ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock |
pinch of red pepper flakes, optional |
one stem of fresh thyme |
one stem of fresh basil |
1/2 cup fresh orange juice |
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, or to taste |
1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste |
salt to taste |
Directions:
1. To make the quenelles: Put the figs in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer until softened, about 15 minutes.
4. Drain the figs and coarsely chop.
5. Purée in a food processor with the sherry.
6. Stir in the crème fraiche and sugar.
7. Form into 4 small ovals by using your fingers to press the mixture into a tablespoon.
8. 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.
9. Add the tomatoes (with juice) and garlic; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
10. Stir in the stock and the red pepper flakes (if using).
11. 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.
12. Remove the herbs and discard.
13. Stir in the orange juice, sugar, pepper, and salt.
14. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
15. Serve in shallow bowls. Place one quenelle in each serving.
16. This is just the best! *smile*...discovered it and loved it! It is called a *Beautiful Soup*!
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