1 large mild spanish onion - finely
chopped
1 medium leek - washed & finely chopped
3
tablespoon fruity olive oil
1 1/4 lb tomatoes; skinned, seeded -
and fin
3 sun-dried tomatoes - snipped up & s; oaked
in...
1/2 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic
clove; minced
1/2 orange; grated zest only
2 tablespoon finely
chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 cup thick yogurt or sour cream
1
tablespoon flour (heaped)
1 salt & freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
----HERB BROTH----
2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; or... dried
thyme
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoon fresh marjoram; or... dried
oregano
1 sprig of fresh parsley
2 strips of lemon zest -
(about 2-inc; hes long)
1/4 lb onions
4 garlic cloves
1
small hot dried chili pepper; or.. cayenne
10 black peppercorns
1 clove
1 small cinnamon stick
1 salt
Prepare the herb broth: Place all ingredients in a
saucepan with 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and
simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain before using.
To make the
soup: In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, saute onion and leek in olive
oil until translucent. Add chopped tomato. In a mortar and pestle,
pound the sun-dried tomatoes with their liquid to a paste, then add
to the pot with the sugar. Continue cooking over a moderately high
heat for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, grated orange zest, and
mint, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the herb broth,
cover, then allow soup to simmer for 30-45 minutes longer. (Soup may
be prepared ahead of time up to this point.)
In a bowl, mix
together yogurt and flour until smooth. Gradually add a spoonful of
hot soup, stirring contantly. Add another spoonful of soup, then
slowly add yogurt mixture to soup pot, stirring all the while.
Continue cooking soup over a gentle heat, stirring, being careful
not to let mixture curdle.
Adjust seasonings, then add the
fresh parsley. Serve immediately. Ms. Jacobs suggests fresh crusty
bread, a green salads, olive and feta cheese as suitable
accomaniments.