Fresh tomato and coriander soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsTomatoes; quartered
½cupTomato juice
1Drained pickled jalapeno pepper; seeded (wear rubber
; gloves), or to
; taste
½teaspoonSugar
2tablespoonsFresh orange juice
3tablespoonsMinced fresh coriander
Sour cream as an accompaniment if desired

Directions

In a blender blend the tomato juice, the jalapeno pepper, and the sugar until the mixture is smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve set over a bowl, discard the solids, and stir in the orange juice, the coriander, and enough water to thin the soup to the desired consistency. Season the soup with salt and pepper, chill it, covered, for 1 hour, or until it is cold, and serve it with the sour cream.

Makes about 4½ cups, serving 4.

Gourmet June 1991

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