Chilled Zucchini Bisque Recipes

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.

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.

ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• Combine half each of zucchini mixture, cream cheese, and sour cream in an electric blender; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Repeat procedure with remaining zucchini mixture, cream cheese and sour cream.
• Combine pureed mixture, salt, pepper, and dill weed in a large bowl. Cover and chill.

ZUCCHINI BISQUE WITH SNOW CRAB

Steps:

• Wash zucchini thoroughly. Trim ends and cut zucchini into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a large saucepan.
• Wash dill and chop finely to yield 1/4 cup, reserving remaining sprigs. Add to pot with half the crabmeat and any accumulated juices. Add 1 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Water will not completely cover zucchini.
• Bring to a rapid boil. Lower heat to medium and cover pan. Cook for 20 minutes, or until zucchini is very soft. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer contents to a blender. Process for several minutes until very smooth. Mixture should thicken and become foamy. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and refrigerate, covered, for several hours or until very cold.
• Serve soup in chilled soup bowls with a mound of remaining crabmeat in center of each serving. Garnish with reserved fresh dill sprigs.

CHILLED SUMMER BERRY BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups blueberries, apple juice, orange juice, honey, ginger, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., In a blender, process blueberry mixture and yogurt in batches until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, garnish with mint and remaining blueberries.,

CHILLED ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, combine broth, water, zucchini, onion, rice, curry powder, ginger, and mustard. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Pour small amounts into blender and whirl until smooth. Season to taste. Allow to stand 6 hours or overnight. Just before serving, add milk. May add a dollop of yogurt, if desired. Add a few green onions for color. Serve cold.

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.

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.

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.