Frosted Ginger Citrus Soup (Printable Version)

A chilled, refreshing blend of ginger and citrus with a touch of spice and mint.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 cups water
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

→ Garnish

05 - 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
07 - Lemon zest, for garnish
08 - Ice cubes, optional

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and grated ginger. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
02 - Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl, discarding solids.
04 - Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
05 - Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until thoroughly chilled.
06 - Pour into bowls or glasses over ice cubes if desired. Garnish with crystallized ginger, mint leaves, and lemon zest.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This soup feels like sharing a cool breeze on a hot day with a close friend
  • The delicate balance of ginger and citrus makes it a surprisingly sophisticated starter
02 -
  • Don&t skip the steeping step; it mellows the ginger and rounds the flavor beautifully
  • Using freshly grated ginger instead of powdered made all the difference in brightness and aroma
03 -
  • Toast the grated ginger slightly before adding water to deepen flavor without bitterness
  • The secret is chilling it long enough; the cold amplifies the zesty freshness

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