GRETCHEN'S TOMATO ORANGE SOUP
Tomato soup was a childhood favorite for chef Gretchen Allison of Ducksoup Inn. At the start of her career, learning to make good soup opened the door to a whole new palette of flavors.
Provided by Duck Soup
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place whole poblano peppers on the grate of a stove-top gas burner set to medium-high. Rotate peppers over the flame using a set of tongs until the outer skin blackens and blisters and is charred on all sides. Transfer peppers to a paper bag, tightly close the bag, and set aside for 20 minutes. Remove peppers from bag and peel off charred skin. Trim stems and seeds; discard. Chop peppers and set aside.
- Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large stockpot. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour wine into the pot over onions; bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until onions are well browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken stock, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, poblano chiles, carrot, bay leaf, orange zest, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf and discard.
- Pour the mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth. Strain soup through a fine mesh sieve back into the stockpot. Alternately, use a stick blender and puree the mixture right in the pot.
- Return pureed soup to a simmer; stir in cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve topped with a dollop of creme fraiche and chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 1230.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
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Maximus Meyers
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E Jay
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are incredible. I love the sweetness of the oranges and the tanginess of the tomatoes. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Feker Ma
[email protected]I tried Gretchen's Tomato-Orange Soup for dinner last night, and it was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet oranges and tangy tomatoes is a perfect balance of flavors. The soup was also very creamy and smooth, thanks to the addition of hea