Tomato Consomm Jamie Oliver
Elevate your summer dining experience with Jamie Oliver's Tomato Consommé, a stunningly clear and refreshingly light soup bursting with the essence of ripe tomatoes and fresh basil. This no-cook recipe captures the pure flavors of peak-season produce, achieved through a gentle straining technique that creates a crystal-clear broth with a silky texture. Enhanced with a hint of garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, this consommé is perfect as an elegant starter or a cooling dish on a hot day. With minimal prep and no cooking time required, this recipe is easy to make yet delivers a sophisticated touch. Serve it chilled in bowls or glasses, garnished with a basil leaf, for a dish that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Ripe tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 3 Ice cubes
Instructions
Start by preparing the tomatoes. Wash them carefully, remove the green tops, and roughly chop them into chunks.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a large blender or food processor, add the chopped tomatoes, garlic cloves, basil leaves, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until completely smooth, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
Place a large bowl in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the next steps.
Set up a large piece of muslin cloth or cheesecloth over a clean sieve and position it over a large bowl. Slowly pour the tomato mixture into the cloth, ensuring it doesn’t overflow.
Tie up the corners of the muslin cloth to create a pouch. Secure it tightly with kitchen twine or an elastic band and suspend it over the bowl. Allow the liquid to drip through naturally for about 4-6 hours, or overnight if possible, until the clear consommé has collected in the bowl. Resist the urge to press the pouch, as this may cloud the liquid.
Once the dripping has stopped, remove the muslin pouch carefully and discard the solids.
Add the lemon juice and a few ice cubes to the consommé to chill and brighten its flavor.
Serve the tomato consommé in chilled bowls or glasses, garnished with a fresh basil leaf if desired. Enjoy this refreshing, clear soup as an elegant starter or light summer dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2376 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 2443 mg | 52% | |
*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.
