Cheesy Zucchini Soup Food

CREAMY, CHEESY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Put zucchini in large Dutch oven with a few inches of water. Simmer zucchini over medium-low heat until tender when poked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a blender, leaving about 1 inch of water in the bottom of the pot.
• Blend zucchini until no large chunks remain; return to the pot. Combine bell pepper, red onions, and cilantro in the blender; blend until no large pieces remain. Stir bell pepper mixture into the blended zucchini; add cream, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until warmed through and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

ZUCCHINI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Place 2 cups of the broth, the onion, celery, zucchini, salt and pepper in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
• Puree in small batches in a blender or food processor and set aside in the saucepan.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add the cream and the remaining 1/2 cup of broth. Return to heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Add to the pureed vegetables. Correct seasonings. Heat gently before serving.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI DISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil; blanch zucchini, drain and cool.
• In a shallow bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, 2 teaspoons garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cut ends off zucchini and then cut in thirds. Roll zucchini in flour mixture, then in milk and again in flour to cover completely. Set aside on parchment paper until all pieces are covered.
• Heat large frying pan over medium high heat, add oil and brown zucchini on all sides. Remove and arrange in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread sour cream over zucchini and top with cheese.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is beginning to brown. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes and serve.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water, onion, diced squash, and butter to boil.
• Cook, covered over medium heat until squash begines to break down and form a broth, about 45 minutes.
• Add sliced zucchini, oregano, and garlic, and bring to a boil again.
• Reduce heat to simmer, and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes or until the zucchini slices are slightly tender.
• Turn heat down to low.
• In a tightly covered blender, blend together 1 1/2 cups of the hot soup broth including some of the zucchini slices and the cheddar and cream cheese until smooth.
• Add to the soup.
• Turn off heat, add tamari, pepper and salt to taste.
• Serve.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan brown sausage and onion. Crumble sausage. Drain and place sausage and onion into a large dutch oven.
• Add chicken broth and zucchini, carrots, potatoes. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then turn heat to simmer. Simmer slowly for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add evaporated milk and cheese. Slowly stir until cheese is melted.
• Serve and enjoy!

CHEESY ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the zucchini, basil, salt and garlic powder. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and olives. , Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.