Crema de Calabazines

Crema de Calabazines
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    123

Transport yourself to a sun-drenched Spanish kitchen with this velvety smooth cream of zucchini soup. A humble yet deeply satisfying dish, it's both light and comforting, perfect for a simple supper or elegant starter.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    8 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    832 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
15 mins

Prepare the vegetables: Thoroughly wash and quarter the zucchini and potatoes. Peel and roughly chop the onion. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

02

Step
20 mins

Gently simmer: In a large pot, combine the zucchini, potatoes, and onion. Add enough water to just cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are very tender. (Cook time: 20-25 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Reserve the broth: Drain the vegetables, being sure to reserve the flavorful cooking stock. (Time: 5 minutes)

04

Step
10 mins

Blend to perfection: In a blender (working in batches if necessary) or using an immersion blender, combine the cooked vegetables, cheese wedges, and bouillon powder. Gradually add the reserved stock until you reach your desired consistency – creamy and smooth. (Time: 5-10 minutes)

05

Step
5 mins

Season and serve: Pour the pureed soup back into the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Time: 5 minutes)

06

Step
2 mins

Garnish and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with croutons, a dusting of smoked paprika, and a sprinkle of fresh chives, if desired. Serve immediately and savor the flavors of Spain. (Time: 2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, sauté the onion in a tablespoon of olive oil before adding the other vegetables.
Experiment with adding other vegetables such as carrots or spinach to create your own unique variation.
Adjust the amount of reserved stock to achieve your preferred soup thickness. For a thicker soup, use less stock; for a thinner soup, add more.
This soup is delicious served hot or cold.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 41 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Cory Heidenreich

    I didn't have any bouillon powder, so I used a teaspoon of salt and some garlic powder. It turned out great!

  • Freddie Reynolds

    This is my new go-to recipe for zucchini soup. It's so creamy and flavorful.

  • Florine Gibson

    The cheese wedges are a genius addition! It makes the soup so creamy without adding a lot of fat.

  • Nickolas Lebsack

    Absolutely delicious! I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

  • Kelsie Collins

    So easy to make and the whole family loved it. I used vegetable broth and it was perfect.

  • Justine Stehr

    I added a carrot and some spinach – delicious and a great way to get some extra veggies in!

  • Savanna Brakus

    Next time I will double the recipe! It was gone in minutes.

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