FLAVORFUL CURRIED ZUCCHINI SOUP

Flavorful Curried Zucchini Soup image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp curry powder
4 large zucchini, peeled and diced, about 2 to 2.5 pounds
4 c chicken stock: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/soup/other-soup/hearty-chicken-stock-ala-cia.html?p=74
2 c coconut milk, unsweetened
2 Tbsp limejuice, freshly squeezed, or to taste
1/2 tsp sugar, table variety
1 1/2 tsp salt, table variety, or to taste
ground pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. When the foaming subsides, add the onion, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic, and the curry, and stir for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Add the diced zucchini, and stir until soft, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the zucchini mixture to a blender, or a food processor fitted with an S-blade.
6. Add one cup of the chicken stock, and puree until smooth.
7. Return the puree to the saucepan, and add the coconut milk, and remaining chicken stock.
8. Bring to the boil, and then lower to a simmer.
9. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
10. Add the limejuice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
11. Serve immediately.
12. Serving Tip: Serve with some nice crusty bread, or some crackers; plus a nice dollop of sour cream would not be amiss.
13. You might want to serve this up in a nice homemade bread bowl: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/savory-bread/homemade-bread-bowls.html?p=68
14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.