Recipe Overview
Chilled Tomato & Orange Soup with Wild Arugula is a light and refined seasonal soup that depends on clarity rather than richness. The sweetness and acidity of ripe tomatoes are gently rounded by fresh orange juice, while olive oil gives the soup body and wild arugula adds a peppery, green finish that keeps the bowl vivid and alive.
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This soup offers a beautiful vegetable-driven option for summer menus, tasting courses, and lighter service. It shows how a few carefully balanced ingredients can create elegance without excess.
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Ingredients
- 907 g vine-ripened tomatoes
- 250 g fresh orange juice
- 60 g extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 g sea salt, or to taste
- 1 g white pepper, or to taste
- 80 g wild baby arugula
Preparation
- Blend the vine-ripened tomatoes until smooth and pass them through a fine strainer into a saucepan.
- Add the fresh orange juice and simmer gently for about 10 minutes to soften the sharp acidity while preserving freshness.
- Cool the soup completely, then emulsify with the extra-virgin olive oil.
- Season lightly with sea salt and white pepper.
- Chill thoroughly before service.
- Serve very cold and finish with wild baby arugula lightly dressed in olive oil.
Service and Menu Use
This soup works beautifully as a summer starter, a tasting menu opener, or a vegetarian option within a refined menu structure. It is especially effective when served with clean plating and minimal garnish.
Technique Note
The key to this soup is balance. Orange should soften the tomato’s edge without making the soup sweet, while the olive oil should round the texture without dulling the freshness.
Chef’s Notes
- Serve very cold for maximum freshness.
- Use fully ripe tomatoes for the best natural sweetness.
- Wild arugula adds a sharper and more elegant finish than standard greens.
- Ideal for vegan and vegetarian seasonal menus.
| Calories | 118 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 310 mg |