Garlic And Zucchini Soup Food

ZUCCHINI AND BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, thyme, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until the potatoes are well coated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the zucchini, bring back to a simmer and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a simmer. Remove from the heat, discard the thyme and let cool at least 5 minutes. Stir the basil into the soup and carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full).
• Reheat the soup if necessary, adjusting the consistency and seasoning with additional water, salt and pepper.
• Serve hot and garnish with a sprinkle of almonds, basil leaves and a drizzle of oil.

ZUCCHINI-BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Julienne skin (only) from half of zucchini with slicer; toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt and drain in a sieve until wilted, at least 20 minutes. Coarsely chop remaining zucchini.
• Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3- to 4-quarts heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water and simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Purée soup with basil in 2 batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids).
• Bring remaining cup water to a boil in a small saucepan and blanch julienned zucchini 1 minute. Drain in a sieve set over a bowl (use liquid to thin soup if necessary).
• Season soup with salt and pepper. Serve in shallow bowls with julienned zucchini mounded on top.

GARLIC AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, warm the oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until soft.
• Add garlic and cook 5 minutes longer - don't brown the garlic, just cook to soften.
• Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to tenderize.
• Pour in the wine and stir to incorporate, then add the broth and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
• Puree smooth using either an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender to puree.
• Stir in ginger, pepper and salt.
• This soup is better after a night in the refrigerator!

EASY CREAMY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• In a pot set over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
• Add the zucchini and basil then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until the zucchini starts to soften.
• Pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes until the zucchini is soft.
• Transfer to a blender and add the baby spinach.
• Blend until the soup is completely smooth. Pour back into the pot then stir in the cream.
• Simmer for another 5-10 minutes then season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the soup in bowls with a swirl of cream and a spoonful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

TUSCAN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl mash half of the beans with a masher or the back of a spoon, and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil. Add the mashed and whole beans and the spinach leaves and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.
• Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.