Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that will transform your summer dining experience! This Cold Blueberry Soup with Orange Herb Sorbet is not just a recipe, it's a gourmet adventure that combines the vibrant sweetness of blueberries with a sophisticated herbal twist. Imagine a chilled, velvety soup that's part dessert, part appetizer, and completely irresistible - perfect for those scorching days when you want something extraordinary yet effortlessly cool.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- Mint leaves for garnish
- Orange herb sorbet for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh blueberries thoroughly under cold running water, removing any stems or damaged berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to help sugar dissolve.
- Cook the blueberry mixture for approximately 5-7 minutes, allowing the berries to soften and release their natural juices. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to gently crush some of the berries.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the blueberry mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. For a silkier texture, strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining berry skins.
- Cover the soup and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill completely and allow flavors to meld.
- When ready to serve, ladle the cold blueberry soup into chilled bowls.
- Place a small scoop of orange herb sorbet in the center of each soup bowl.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately, ensuring the soup remains cold.
Tips
- Choose the ripest, freshest blueberries for maximum flavor intensity.
- For an extra smooth texture, use a fine-mesh strainer when blending to remove all berry skins.
- Chill your serving bowls beforehand to keep the soup at the perfect temperature.
- If you can't find orange herb sorbet, you can substitute with a high-quality vanilla or citrus sorbet.
- The soup can be prepared a day in advance, allowing flavors to develop even more deeply.
- For a more sophisticated presentation, use a small cookie scoop to create perfect sorbet spheres.
- Fresh mint leaves are crucial for garnish - they add a bright, aromatic finishing touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 1g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
