Best Chilled Minted Zucchini Soup Recipes

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CHILLED MINTED ZUCCHINI SOUP



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Make and share this Chilled Minted Zucchini Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs zucchini, sliced thin
3 cups water
3/4 cup plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, washed well,spun dry,and chopped fine

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium-low heat until hot but not smoking and sauté one third of the zucchini, stirring occasionally, until golden.
  • Add remaining zucchini and water and simmer until zucchini is very tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool mixture slightly and in a blender puree in batches until smooth, transferring to a bowl.
  • Stir in yoghurt, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill soup, covered, at least until cold, about 6 hours, and up to 1 day (after that, it will lose its fresh taste).
  • Before serving, season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

CHILLED MINTED ZUCCHINI SOUP



Chilled Minted Zucchini Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy     Herb     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 1/2 cups, serving 4 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 5 medium), sliced thin
3 cups water
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, whisked until smooth
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine

Steps:

  • In a 31/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté one third zucchini, stirring occasionally, until golden. Add remaining zucchini and water and simmer until zucchini is very tender, about 15 minutes. Cool mixture slightly and in a blender purée in batches until smooth, transferring to a bowl. Stir in yogurt, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill soup, covered, at least until cold, about 6 hours, and up to 1 day. Before serving, season with salt and pepper if necessary.

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