Country Style Zucchini Soup Recipes

ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Note: There is no need to peel the zucchini for this soup unless yours is jumbo sized, in which case it's possible that the skins are tough and slightly bitter.
• Shred the cheese from a block for best results. Set aside to allow to come down to room temperature. This will allow it to melt and combine into the soup smoothly.
• Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
• Add diced zucchini and seasonings: (1/4 tsp each of: dried rosemary, thyme, celery salt, kosher salt, pepper, and an optional pinch of cayenne.) Sauté for 5 minutes.
• Peel and rinse the potatoes. Cut them into small pieces of equal size so that they cook evenly and quickly.
• Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Skim up any brown foam from the top if needed.
• Let simmer, partially covered, until the vegetables are very fork tender. About 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches to blend until smooth.

ZUCCHINI SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large stock pot saute zucchini, celery, carrots and onion in margarine, until done (approximately 20 minutes).
• In a small mixing bowl combine flour and milk. Mix until smooth and then add to stock pot.
• Cook soup until thickened and then puree in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
• Pour pureed soup back into stock pot and add cream of mushroom soup, water, bouillon cubes and sour cream. If desired also add white wine. Simmer until heated through and then serve.

COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine water, soup, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, celery, potato, parsley, garlic, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add bacon and noodles; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in beans, Parmesan cheese and beef if desired; heat through. Remove bay leaf before serving.

ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Cut sausage into 1/4-in. slices; brown in a Dutch oven. Add celery and onion; saute until tender. Drain. Stir in the next nine ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Add green pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.

COUNTRY STYLE ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Cut celery into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Core, blanch, peel and cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch chunks.
• Cut marrow into 1/4 inch slices.
• In a large saucepan, heat oil and brown garlic. Discard garlic. Add potatoes, stir to coat and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add onion, celery, parsley, and oregano, and cook until onions are softened.
• Add stock, tomatoes, marrow, and salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender.
• Pour soup into individual bowls and sprinkle freshly ground pepper and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese over each serving.
• Serve hot. Makes 6 servings.

ZUCCHINI AND ROSEMARY SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter with oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and rosemary. Add stock and potato; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add sliced zucchini; simmer until tender about 15 minutes. Working in batches, puree in blender. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook cubed zucchini in saucepan of boiling salted water for 30 seconds. Drain. Rewarm soup over medium heat. Ladle into bowls. Top with zucchini and croutons. Sprinkle with green onions.

CURRIED ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 1 tablespoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add zucchini, potato, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• In batches, puree soup in a blender (do not fill more than halfway) until smooth; serve immediately, or let cool, and refrigerate in an airtight container until chilled. Garnish with toasted almonds.

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.

AWARD WINNING ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Fry sausage in a soup pan, drain
• Add all other ingerdients except water.
• Add water in a cup at a time, I add 2 cups, then if after cooking the soup looks a bit thick, I add more.
• Reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer 2-3 hours, or until the zucchini is tender and transparent.
• Serve with a yummy crusty Italian bread, or garlic bread!