Chilled Herbed Tomato Soup with Citrus and Spice

Name: Chilled Herbed Tomato Soup with Citrus and Spice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat.
2
Add tomatoes with their juice, shallots, lemongrass, ginger and garlic; simmer until liquid evaporates, about 12 minutes.
3
Add honey and simmer until mixture is very thick, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
4
Add chicken stock and next 5 ingredients.
5
Simmer 30 minutes.
6
Working in batches, strain soup into large bowl, pressing on solids to release juices.
7
Discard solids.
8
Season soup with salt and pepper.
9
Chill soup at least 8 hours.
10
Stir lemon juice and aquavit into soup.
11
Garnish with arugula.

336

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice, 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Chilled Herbed Tomato Soup with Citrus and Spice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!