Chilled Zucchini Bisque With Leeks Andlemon Recipes

CHILLED ZUCCHINI BISQUE WITH LEEKS ANDLEMON

Steps:

• Combine the leeks, garlic, olive oil, dried herbs and grated lemon rind in a nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until the leeks are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Add the zucchini, broth, white wine, salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. Puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Pass through a strainer in a large bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
• Make the pesto by combining the orange rind, olive oil, mint, parsley and almonds in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle the chilled soup into bowls. Swirl in the pesto and garnish with scallions.

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.

ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add zucchini and chicken broth. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes; add seasonings., Puree on low in a blender. Return to pan; stir in cream and heat through.

LEEK ONION BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large soup pot and saute the chopped leeks, celery, onion, and garlic in the butter until tender.
• Add the chicken broth, apple juice, salt and white pepper.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, blend using an immersion blender/blender/food processor.
• Add the cream cheese and heavy cream and blend thoroughly.
• Bring back to a light simmer before serving.

CHILLED CUCUMBER BISQUE

Steps:

• Blend together cucumbers, zucchini, green pepper, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream or plain yogurt, raspberry vinegar, dill weed, salt, and lemon pepper until smooth in blender size batches.
• Chill for 2 hours.
• Garnish with fresh nasturtiums (optional), and small stalks from celery hearts.

MUSHROOM, LEEK, AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and onion to the hot skillet and saute for 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue to saute until leeks and onion are tender, 6 to 8 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut zucchini, yellow squash, and Roma tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices.
• Transfer mushroom mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly over the bottom. Layer zucchini, yellow squash, and tomatoes on top of the onion mixture.
• Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, cashews, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle over the vegetables to cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven until gratin is dark brown all over, about 1 hour.

NUTMEG ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and onion in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly., Transfer to a food processor; cover and process on low until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt, basil, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sour cream and additional nutmeg if desired.