Soy Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost absurdly satisfying about a glass of juice made entirely from fruit you squeezed yourself — bright, fragrant, and nothing like the stuff that's been sitting in a carton. Store-bought options can come with a surprisingly long ingredient list, and for anyone navigating soy sensitivities, even "simple" beverages sometimes hide additives or natural flavors that raise questions. This recipe keeps things completely clean: just fresh oranges and an optional pinch of salt to round out the flavor. The salt trick is subtle but genuinely worth trying — it softens any bitterness and makes the sweetness pop in a way that feels almost fancy. Navel or Valencia oranges both work beautifully here, and the choice between straining or leaving the pulp in is entirely yours. It comes together in minutes and tastes like pure sunshine in a glass.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.