CHILLED HERBED TOMATO SOUP WITH CITRUS AND SPICE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vodka     Ginger     Tomato     Lime     Arugula     White Wine     Summer     Chill     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons aquavit or vodka
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Add tomatoes with their juice, shallots, lemongrass, ginger and garlic; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 12 minutes. Add honey and simmer until mixture is very thick, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add chicken stock and next 5 ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Working in batches, strain soup into large bowl, pressing on solids to release juices. Discard solids. Season soup with salt and pepper. Chill soup at least 8 hours.
  • Stir lemon juice and aquavit into soup. Garnish with arugula.

Maruf Mirdha
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I'm definitely going to be making this soup again. It's the perfect summer dish.


Angela Clayson
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This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sajim Mahmud
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I wasn't sure about the combination of flavors in this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually really good!


Pamela Pruitt
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for a party or potluck.


RC Stratton
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this one is actually really good. The citrus and spice really brighten it up.


Kifayatullah Kakar
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This soup is a nice change of pace from the usual tomato soup. The citrus and spice combination is really refreshing.


Mehedi hasan Rafi
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful.


Hassan Homsi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


pir zada
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and refreshing.


Eyerusalem Berhanu
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This soup is delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of flavors.


jordan chernev
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day.


sami mohammadi (007)
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Free fair lover
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


W3BBER28
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This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Ahmed mohamed Abdelkader
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. It was so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Aftab Gondal
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. It was also very easy to make.


Aliza Malik
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was light and flavorful, and the perfect appetizer for a summer party.


Katie Ranny
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This chilled tomato soup was a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The citrus and spice combination was perfect, and the soup was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!