Zucchini And Cilantro Soup Recipe

Name: Zucchini And Cilantro Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon groundnut oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1-2 fresh green chillies e.g. jalapenos; 3 zucchini, about 1 lb, unpeeled, diced; 1 tablespoon flour; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped; 6 tablespoons creme fraiche or lightly soured cream; 4 corn tortillas, 1-day old, cut in strips; groundnut oil for frying tortilla strips; 1 avocado, peeled and cubed; lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon groundnut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1-2 fresh green chillies e.g. jalapenos
3 zucchini, about 1 lb, unpeeled, diced
1 tablespoon flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
6 tablespoons creme fraiche or lightly soured cream
4 corn tortillas, 1-day old, cut in strips
groundnut oil for frying tortilla strips
1 avocado, peeled and cubed
lime wedges, for serving

1
Heat the butter and oil in a large pan and cook the onion, garlic and chillies without allowing them to turn colour
2
Add diced zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring
3
Stir in flour and cook a few minutes more
4
Add broth and salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil, stirring from time to time
5
Stir in cilantro leaves, reduce heat and simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes or until zucchini are tender
6
Blend soup till smooth (a stick blender works well) and check the seasoning, adjusting if necessary
7
Add creme fraiche or soured cream and blend again till smooth
8
Heat a little oil in a frying pan, fry the tortilla strips till crispy and golden and drain them on paper towels
9
Allow soup to cool and refrigerate till serving time
10
Reheat the soup to just under boiling point, garnish with tortilla strips and avocado cubes and serve lime wedges on the side for squeezing onto the soup

859

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon groundnut oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Zucchini And Cilantro Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Zucchini And Cilantro Soup

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