Healthy Zucchini Bisque Recipes

HEALTHY ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• Wash zucchini and slice into thin slices; set aside.
• Using a large skillet or a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add zucchini, onions and garlic; sauté until soft but not browned (~5 minutes).
• Add chicken broth and simmer for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Using a stick blender, blend until smooth.
• Add cream, salt and pepper; stir until well combined.
• {Optional} Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

VEGAN ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large pot, layer the onions, oats, and zucchini. Cover with the water and bring to a boil. Add the salt, dried basil, and black pepper.
• Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the zucchini mixture with the tahini, vinegar, and lemon juice until well blended.
• Add a splash of vinegar to the soup before serving, to perk up the flavors.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• Simmer tomatoes, carrots and celery in broth. You may roast the fresh tomatoes with the other vegetables if you wish. If using canned, though, add them here.
• Drizzle other vegetables with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss and bake at 350 to 425 for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender and slightly carmelized on the bottom, Stir occasionally. Drizzle olive oil onto garlic and roast in the same pan.
• Combine vegetables and pot of broth; add wine and basil.
• Return to boil over medium heat while stirring, reduce to simmer, and simmer for a couple of minutes to blend flavors.
• Remove from heat, puree with immersion blender, and add whipping cream.
• Reheat to warm cream but do not boil.
• Adjust salt and pepper, but remember the parmesan cheese grated on top will be salty, too.
• Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

GARDEN ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Steps:

• In 3 quart saucepan melt 2 tbsp butter; add zucchini, mushrooms, onion and parsley.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (6 to 8 min).
• Meanwhile, in 2 quart saucepan melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth and bubbly (1 min).
• Add chicken broth; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened (5 to 7 min).
• Stir in cream, pepper and zucchini mixture.
• Continue cooking until heated through (5 to 6 min).

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.