Iced Leek and Orange Soup Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Leeks1
 Stock4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange juice1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shallots1/2 Cup (16 tbs), minced
 Scallions1 , chopped
 Oranges - 2 nos, sectioned
 Bay leaf1
 Celery1 Tablespoon, minced

Directions

GETTING READY
1) 1) Wash the leeks and remove the tough roots and green leaves. Slit the leek lengthwise into two. Rinse out any dirt between the layers. Chop up the leeks roughly.

MAKING
2) In a 3-quart saucepan, add in stock, chopped leeks, orange juice, shallots, scallions, oranges, bay leaf and celery.
3) Let the mixture come to a boil before turning down the flame. Cook on simmer for about 30 minutes until the vegetables become soft.
4) Let the mixture cool down for about 5 minutes.
5) Fish out the bay leaf and transfer the mixture into a blender in small batches. Blend to get a smooth puree.
6) Transfer the soup into a large serving bowl and chill.

SERVING
7) Serve the Iced Leek and Orange Soup chilled, garnish with a sprig of parsley.
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