How to Cook Zucchini Soup

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 30 mins

Ingredients needed to make Zucchini Soup:

• 8 cups zucchini, coarsely chopped
• 1 large onion, peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmegiano Reggiano, to serve
• Garlic croutons, to serve

Cooking instructions for Zucchini Soup:

• Drizzle a lashing of oil into a large pot and heat it over moderately high flame until it starts shimmering.
• Throw in the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they turn a tad softer.
• Empty the cups of zucchini chunks into it, followed by the chopped garlics and stir fry them for 5 more minutes.
• Pour in the stock and stir in the chopped thyme until mixed evenly.
• Place a lid on top and bring the soup to a boil.
• Bring it down to a simmer and continue to cook for another 20 minutes or until the veggies are cooked properly and turn tender.
• Turn off the heat and blend them into a smooth puree with the help of a stick blender.
• Whisk in half and half, followed by a dash of seasonings to taste and return the creamy zucchini soup back into the pot.
• Cook briefly for few minutes or until it is again heated through and ladle it into serving bowls.
• Sprinkle grated cheese on top of each serving and scatter some garlic croutons over it.
• Serve hot.

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