CREAM OF POTATO, LEEK, ZUCCHINI AND CHICKEN SOUP
This is another recipe I got from the culinary school I attended a little bit of a long while ago. It is a truly a wonderful soup to be savored. This soup is not only great for cold winter days, but is one that is delectable enough to serve for a special occasion or for the Holidays.
Provided by ForeverMama
Categories Ham
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the potatoes and water into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes, reserving the liquid.
- With a potato masher or food mill, puree the potatoes and add to the liquid.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of butter and oil in a skillet and saute the leeks and zucchini for a few minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables and add to the soup.
- Add the bouillion cubes to the soup and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile to the same skillet, saute the chicken strips for 5 minutes in the same fat used to saute the vegetables until just a smidgen before they are cooked through (if necessary add a couple of tablespoons more of butte prior to sauteing the chicken, to prevent it from sticking to the pan). Remove the skillet from the heat and add the ham. Mix well and set aside until ready to use.
- When the soup is cooked, add the cream or half and half, chicken and the ham. Season with salt and pepper, and nutmeg. Heat thoroughly, being careful not to let it come to a boil so as to prevent cream from curdeling. Add the lemon juice to taste, being careful not to over-do so as not to overpower the soup with too much acidity. Garnish with chives or scallions. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.1, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 105.9, Sodium 787.9, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.9, Protein 16.8
CHILLED ZUCCHINI-LEEK SOUP
Making this soup with zucchini, leek, and creme fraiche is quick and easy, but plan ahead, as the soup needs to chill for at least 1 hour to be nice and cold. I also have served it as an appetizer in little shot glasses.
Provided by stella
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Zucchini Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour chicken stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pot and cook leeks until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and curry powder and mix well. Pour in hot chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and simmer until zucchini are soft, about 30 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat and allow to cool slightly. Puree soup using a stick blender until smooth. Stir in creme fraiche. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Serve with crumbled feta cheese and croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1353.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
ZUCCHINI AND LEEK SOUP
Categories Vegetable Sauté Quick & Easy
Yield Serves 4 to 6 as a first course.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- melt butter over medium-high heat in 5 quart saucepan. Saute leeks until tender (4 min). Add liquid, chopped zucchini, spices, and cook over medium-high heat about 10 minutes. In two or three batches, blend soup in blender with cream cheese. Return to pan. Keep warm on stovetop or oven or refrigerate/freeze until needed, then reheat. Ladle to bowls, add 1 T of grated zucchini to center of bowl, add dollup of sourcream and a spray of paprika.
ZUCCHINI-LEEK SOUP
Steps:
- Cut Zucchini into ½ inch squares. Cut the white portion of the Leeks in half lengthwise, then cut in ¼ inch dice. Soak the Leeks in a large bowl of water to remove the grit. Chop the Bacon into ¼ inch pieces. In a large pot, cook Bacon until crisp. Remove Bacon and reserve for use later. Drain and towel dry Leeks, then place them in the pot on medium heat and cook until translucent and tender. Add the Garlic cook for 1 minute, then deglaze the pot with the white wine. Allow the win e to cook for 1-2 minutes then add the Zucchini. Cook the Zucchini for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add Thyme, Oregano, Fennel, Bay Leaves, Salt & Pepper. Add enough Chicken stock to cover all the ingredients in the pot. Allow to simmer for thirty minutes. Remove the Bay Leaves. Remove pot from heat and mix with an immersion blender until relatively smooth. Fold in the Parmesan cheese and add the heavy cream. Place soup in bowls and garnish with bacon bits, and Cilantro leaves.
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