Chilled Orange Tomato Soup

Brighten up your summer table with this refreshing and vibrant Chilled Orange Tomato Soup, a no-cook recipe that's as effortless as it is delicious. Made with juicy orange tomatoes, sweet orange bell pepper, crisp cucumber, and aromatic basil, this gazpacho-style soup is bursting with garden-fresh flavors and a subtle tang from white wine vinegar. Blended with cold water and ice cubes, it’s chilled to perfection and ready to cool you down on the hottest days. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy yet gourmet soup is perfect for a light lunch or an elegant appetizer. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying contrast to its silky texture, and enjoy a radiant blend of color, flavor, and refreshment in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large orange tomatoes
• 1 medium orange bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 6 large fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups cold water
• 4 large ice cubes
• 4 slices crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Wash the orange tomatoes, orange bell pepper, and cucumber thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Core the tomatoes and chop them into quarters.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and stem from the orange bell pepper and chop it into smaller pieces.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber and chop it into chunks.

Step 5

Peel the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a blender, combine the chopped orange tomatoes, orange bell pepper, cucumber, and garlic.

Step 7

Add the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, and fresh basil leaves to the blender.

Step 8

Season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 9

Add the cold water and blend until smooth. This may take about 1-2 minutes, depending on your blender.

Step 10

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or vinegar, if needed.

Step 11

Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the soup is well chilled and the ice has been incorporated.

Step 12

Transfer the soup to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor and chill.

Step 13

Serve the chilled soup in bowls, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired, alongside slices of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2194.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1191.8

Total Fat 52.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1854.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 35.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 309.6mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 3585.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 50.8%