Chilled Zucchini Cilantro Soup Food

COLD ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Trim and chop the zucchini, getting rid of the ends. Reserve.
• Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat and add oil, onions, and salt. Cook onions, stirring occasionally until translucent and tender, for about 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and broth to the onions. Set the heat to high to bring to a boil. Reduce the heat immediately after boiling and maintain a steady simmer until zucchini is very tender, for about 15 minutes.
• Once the zucchini is cooked, turn off the heat. To avoid burns, let the soup cool for at least 20 minutes before blending. Working in batches if necessary, blend soup on high speed until very smooth.
• Transfer pureed soup to a large bowl or sealable container. Cover and chill until cold, for at least 1 hour.
• When ready to serve, stir with cream or yogurt, if using, and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Decorate with fresh cilantro and enjoy.

ZUCCHINI CILANTRO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook the onion in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring until it is softened, add the zucchini and salt and pepper to taste, and cook the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add the broth and 1 1/4 cups water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the coriander, and let the mixture cool. In a blender or food processor purée the mixture in batches, transferring the soup as it is puréed to a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve it at room temperature or chilled.

CHILLED ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour water into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 4 sprigs of mint and zucchini. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove mint.
• Stir together cornstarch and cold water and add to the soup. Increase heat to medium and whisk cornstarch mixture so soup thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Chill soup in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours. Before serving, add lemon juice and garnish with remaining mint, basil, and remaining olive oil.

CHILLED ZUCCHINI-CILANTRO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and oregano. Cook 30 seconds. Add the zucchini and broth. Bring to a boil, and cook until the zucchini is very tender, about 20 minutes. Cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. 2. Transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and purée, in batches if necessary, until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. Soup can be made 1 day ahead. To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with a swirl of crema, sour cream, or yogurt.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

EASY CHILLED ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder. Add zucchini, water, broth, and potato. Season with salt. Reduce heat and let simmer until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Puree mixture using an immersion blender until smooth. Let cool to room temperature or chill until cold, about 30 minutes. Serve with almonds.