4 large green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced

1 (3-inch) piece lemongrass, trimmed and sliced

1 (1 1/2-inch) cube fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

1 large garlic clove

3 C. beef broth

3 C. orange juice

Salt, to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Garnish: Green Onion Flowers

 

Puree 2 C. tomato juice and next 4 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Set aside. Whisk remaining 1 C. tomato juice, broth, and orange juice in a large nonreactive pitcher. Pour 1 1/2 to 2 C. into an ice-cube tray, and freeze 2 hours or until frozen. Combine tomato mixture in blender with remaining broth mixture in pitcher in a nonreactive bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Divide frozen cubes and tomato consommé among 6 decorative glasses or bowls, and garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.

 

 

 

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