Lemon Zucchini Vichyssoise Recipe

Name: Lemon Zucchini Vichyssoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped fine and washed well (about 1 1/2 cups); 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; a 1/2-pound russet (baking) potato; 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, sliced thin (about 4 cups); 3 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus additional to taste; ice water for thinning soup; lemon slices for garnish

Servings: persons

1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped fine and washed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
a 1/2-pound russet (baking) potato
1 1/2 pounds zucchini, sliced thin (about 4 cups)
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus additional to taste
ice water for thinning soup
lemon slices for garnish

1
In a large heavy saucepan cook leek, onion, and garlic with salt and pepper to taste in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until leek is softened.
2
Peel potato and cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
Add potato, zucchini, and broth to leek mixture.
4
Simmer mixture, covered, 15 minutes, or until potato is very tender.
5
In a blender puree mixture in batches until very smooth, transferring as pureed to a bowl.
6
Stir in cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and chill soup at least 6 hours or overnight.
7
Thin soup with ice water and season with additional lemon juice and salt and pepper.
8
Garnish soup with lemon slices.

485

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped fine and washed well (about 1 1/2 cups), 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lemon Zucchini Vichyssoise falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Zucchini Vichyssoise

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