CREAM OF ZUCCHINI SOUP (CREMA DE CALABACITAS)

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Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Mexico. From "Mexican Cookery" cookbook. This recipe is a tasty way to use up an over abundance of zucchini from the garden.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium zucchini (1-lb.)
2 cups water
salt
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup chicken broth
cilantro leaf (garnish)

Steps:

  • Wash zucchini. Cut off stem ends, then cut into large pieces. Place in a saucepan. Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Cool zucchini in cooking liquid.
  • Place zucchini, 1 cup cooking liquid and 2 Tablespoons cilantro in a blender; process until pureed.
  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion. Cook until tender but not browned. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Add pureed zucchini mixture, evaporated milk and chicken broth. Stir to blend. Season with salt if needed. Stir over medium heat until soup comes to a boil.
  • Serve at once or chill and serve cold. Garnish each serving with a few whole cilantro leaves.

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