| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 320 | 1g | 0g | 80g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 70g | 4g | 2g | 0.1g |
There’s an unspoken magic in melding health and comfort in a single dish, and that’s precisely what you’ll find in our Sorrel Soup. Born of the fertility of California’s sun-soaked valleys, this recipe harnesses the renewing vibrancy of nature in a celebration of flavor that doesn’t compromise your nutrition.
The Allure of Sorrel Soup
A staple in many traditional cuisines, sorrel, with its lemony tang, acts as the star of our Sorrel Soup. This vegetable-based delight redefines what it means to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Its benefits are as varied as the sum of its ingredients, being rich in fiber and other key nutrients and actively promoting digestion. Besides its distinct flavor profile, sorrel also boasts wellness properties, including its potential antioxidant activity and its vitamin-C-rich composition, helping to strengthen the immune system and improve skin health.
Nourishing and Delicious
By incorporating mixed fresh fruits like juicy strawberries, tart blueberries, or sweet peaches, the Sorrel Soup achieves a balance of flavors – a vibrant medley that tastes like summer in a bowl. Beyond their winning taste, these fruits elevate the dish by spinning in an abundance of vitamins and minerals, essential for overall well-being. The perfect blend of spices, orange and lemon juices, adds a zestful finish, enhancing flavors while contributing an additional vitamin C and immunity-boosting properties.
Lastly, for those who enjoy a bit of a kick, a splash of rum gives the soup a warm complexity and adult spin (though it’s completely optional!) while cinnamon and cloves lend a lovely depth to the flavor profile, perfect for cozy evenings at home.
Perfect Companions
Sorrel Soup stands proud on its own, but you can also enjoy it alongside other delicious dishes. Its refreshing tang pairs beautifully with a crusty baguette or a hearty grain salad for a balanced meal, or serve it as an unexpected and delightful course within a larger feast. Think grilled rosemary chicken, or a garden-fresh salad capped off with goat cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. No matter how you serve it, this soup truly encapsulates the marriage of health-consciousness and classic comfort that defines my kitchen.
So pull up a chair, ladle a portion of this nutritious Sorrel Soup into a bowl, and take a moment to savor the healthful, heartwarming abundance that good food can offer.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup of dried sorrel leaves
- 8 cups of water
- 2 cups of mixed fresh fruits (like strawberries, blueberries, peaches)
- 1.5 cups of granulated sugar
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 6 cloves
- 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon of orange zest
- 1/2 cup of orange juice
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of rum (optional)
Method
Step One
Pour the 1 cup of dried sorrel leaves in a large pot and add the 8 cups of water. Bring this mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step Two
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Step Three
Add the 2 cups of mixed fresh fruits, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, 1 stick of cinnamon, 6 cloves and 1 tablespoon each of ginger and orange zest to the pot. Stir these ingredients well to mix in.
Step Four
Cover the pot with a lid and let the soup simmer for another 45 minutes, making sure to stir the mixture occasionally.
Step Five
Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool down a bit. Then strain the soup using a sieve to remove the solids and pour the liquid back into the pot.
Step Six
Stir in 1/2 cup of orange juice, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of rum (if using). Allow the soup to cool completely.
Step Seven
Once the soup is cooled, refrigerate it for at least two hours or overnight before serving. This will allow the flavors to blend together and intensify.
Step Eight
Serve your Sorrel Soup chilled, garnishing it with some fresh fruit and mint leaves if desired. Enjoy!
