Tomato Ginger Summer Soup
August 26th, 2009 | Published in Soup and Stew Recipes, Vegetable Recipes
Sticking with my theme of, “all tomatoes all the time”, here is another very lovely way to use those tomatoes which may not be picture-perfect enough for a caprese salad.
I make this in the summer with the juicy beauties we’re getting right now and in the winter with tomatoes I’ve canned. It’s actually just as good, but different, with my canned tomatoes—slightly tangier.
photo Manny Rodriguez
Tomato Ginger Summer Soup Recipe
Tomato soup is a comfort food classic. In this simple variation, fresh ginger is added to give the soup a little modern pizzazz. Serve this as a satisfying lunch or as the first course of a hearty supper. The soup can be prepared and refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.
BEVERAGE TO ACCOMPANY: A fruity Syrah
Makes 8 servings
MINT CREAM
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
SOUP
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup diced carrots
- Zest from 1 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 pounds ripe tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and chopped)
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 1/2 tablespoons minced, fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Combine the mint and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready for use.
- Heat the butter in large saucepan over medium heat until sizzling. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the carrots and season with salt and black pepper. Continue to sauté until the onions are soft (about 15 minutes). Take care not to brown any of the vegetables.
- Add the tomatoes and all of the remaining ingredients. Simmer until the carrots are meltingly tender, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Purée the soup with an immersion blender, or let the soup cool and transfer it to a stand blender and purée in batches.
- Serve drizzled with the mint cream.
