Citrus-Fruit Soup with Dates and Mint Recipe

Name: Citrus-Fruit Soup with Dates and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tangerines; 1 grapefruit; 4 blood or other oranges; 1 cup orange juice; 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar; 6 dried dates or figs, roughly chopped; 1 pint lemon or tangerine sorbet; 6 tablespoons orange-blossom water; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 mint leaves, cut in chiffonade; 1/4 cup shelled and peeled pistachio nuts, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

4 tangerines
1 grapefruit
4 blood or other oranges
1 cup orange juice
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
6 dried dates or figs, roughly chopped
1 pint lemon or tangerine sorbet
6 tablespoons orange-blossom water
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 mint leaves, cut in chiffonade
1/4 cup shelled and peeled pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped

1
Cut off the tops and bottoms of the tangerines, grapefruit, and oranges with a sharp knife.
2
Slice off the peel and the white pith, and cut in between the white membranes to extract individual segments.
3
Put in a large bowl with the orange juice and enough sugar to make it slightly sweet.
4
Add the dates or figs, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
5
You can do this a day in advance.
6
Just before serving, ladle some of the citrus juice into a glass dessert bowl or individual snifters.
7
Add a small scoop of the sorbet, some of the citrus slices, and a few pieces of fig or date.
8
Splash some orange-blossom water and olive oil on top.
9
Then sprinkle with cumin and mint leaves, and scatter a few pistachios and almonds on top.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tangerines, 1 grapefruit, 4 blood or other oranges, 1 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Fruit Soup with Dates and Mint 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.

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Citrus-Fruit Soup with Dates and Mint

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Variations & substitutions

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