Practice your mother sauce-making skills while surprising and delighting your guests with this unusual cold soup, perfect for a summer afternoon event!
Servings: 3
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and sliced
- 2.2 pound carrots, peeled and finely sliced
- 2 medium oranges, zested and squeezed
- 3 cups light chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 small red chili, seeded and chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Make the velouté:
- Heat the oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook on low to medium heat until soft, for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onion becomes golden. Add remaining ingredients; sliced carrots, orange zest, orange juice, stock, chili, and seasoning. Stir, cover with a lid, and bring to a boiling point on high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes. When the carrots are tender, blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Strain through a sieve and chill over an ice bath. Taste and rectify the seasoning of the soup to your taste. Reserve and refrigerate.
Served:
- Serve the chilled velouté in glasses or cups.
Cooking Tips for Chilled Orange Carrot Velouté
Creating a delicious Chilled Orange Carrot Velouté requires careful attention to flavor and texture. Here are some essential tips to ensure your dish stands out:
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, vibrant carrots and juicy oranges to enhance the flavor of your velouté. The quality of your ingredients will significantly impact the final taste.
- Balance the Flavors: Adjust the sweetness of the carrots with the acidity of the oranges. Taste as you go and modify the quantities until you achieve the perfect balance.
- Use a Good Stock: For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable stock instead of water. This adds depth to the velouté.
- Blend Smoothly: After cooking the carrots and oranges, blend the mixture until it’s completely smooth. Use an immersion blender or a high-powered blender for the best results.
- Chill Properly: Allow the velouté to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Chilling it thoroughly helps meld the flavors together and improves the overall experience.
- Garnish Creatively: Consider garnishing with fresh herbs, a drizzle of cream, or toasted seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
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