CURRIED ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH APPLE GARNISH

Curried Zucchini Soup With Apple Garnish image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced onion (1 medium white onion)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
Salt to taste
2 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/8-inch rounds, about 3 cups
3 cups chicken stock, fresh or canned
1 cup plain yogurt
1 golden delicious apple
1 bunch fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place butter and onions in a deep pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, for one minute. Add the curry powder. Season with salt to taste. Add the zucchini. Stir for a minute.
Add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Refrigerate.
When the soup is cold, stir in the yogurt, reserving a little for garnish. Peel and core the apple; then, cut it into small cubes, and stir into the soup. Garnish soup with a dollop of yogurt and some mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 987 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams