Zucchini vichyssoise is a creamy and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a hearty dinner. Made with fresh zucchini, leeks, onions, and potatoes, this soup is simmered in vegetable broth until the vegetables are tender. It is then puréed until smooth and creamy. Some recipes add cream or milk to make the soup even richer, while others use a vegan alternative such as coconut milk or almond milk. Zucchini vichyssoise is often served with a garnish of fresh chives, croutons, or a dollop of crème fraîche.
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ZUCCHINI VICHYSSOISE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the leeks and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the leeks are tender but not brown.
- Cut the ends of the zucchini and cut six paper-thin slices of zucchini. Reserve the slices, then chop the rest of the zucchini and add it to the saucepan.
- Add the potato and enough water to just cover the vegetables. Add one-half teaspoon of salt. Simmer gently until the potato and zucchini are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Place the contents of the saucepan in a food processor or blender and puree, gradually adding half the milk, until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl, stir in remaining milk and lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill.
- Recheck seasonings and serve each portion with a dollop of sour cream garnished with a slice of zucchini and a sprinkling of chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 604 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ZUCCHINI VICHYSSOISE
Provided by Laurie Smith
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Garlic Potato Lunch Leek Zucchini Summer Chill Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add potatoes and zucchini; sauté 5 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.
- Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Transfer soup to large bowl. Mix in half and half. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Before serving, thin with additional broth, if necessary.)
- Ladle soup into bowl. Sprinkle with chives and serve.
ZUCCHINI VICHYSSOISE
Make and share this Zucchini Vichyssoise recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Manami
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the butter or margarine and oil in a large stockpot, add the leeks, and sauté over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, zucchini, vegetable broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- cool for a few minutes and then process through a food mill fitted with the medium disc.
- Add the cream and season to taste.
- Serve either cold or hot, garnished with chopped chives &/or zucchini.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 1890.7, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 15.1
BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ZUCCHINI VICHYSSOISE (INA GARTEN)
Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Zucchini Vichyssoise (Ina Garten) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by larry 2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sauté onions over medium heat. Add all ingredients and simmer 30 minutes; taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 1142.6, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 20.1, Protein 11.5
LEMON ZUCCHINI VICHYSSOISE
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan cook leek, onion, and garlic with salt and pepper to taste in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until leek is softened. Peel potato and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add potato, zucchini, and broth to leek mixture. Simmer mixture, covered, 15 minutes, or until potato is very tender.
- In a blender purée mixture in batches until very smooth, transferring as puréed to a bowl. Stir in cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and chill soup at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Thin soup with ice water and season with additional lemon juice and salt and pepper.
- Garnish soup with lemon slices.
CLASSIC VICHYSSOISE
Very simple recipe that tastes great. What could be better? Serve cold or warm.
Provided by 2doulas
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large stock pot melt butter over low heat. Add leeks and onion, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf and stir well. Cover pot and continue to cook for 12 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, partially covered for 30 minutes.
- Puree soup in blender or food processor and cool.
- Prior to serving add cream. If you are serving this soup warm you need to reheat the soup slowly so that the cream does not change consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
Tips:
- For a smoother soup, blend it in batches or use an immersion blender.
- If you don't have any heavy cream, you can substitute milk or yogurt.
- To make the soup even more flavorful, roasted the zucchini before adding it to the soup.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as chives, dill, or parsley.
- Serve the soup chilled or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Zucchini vichyssoise is a delicious and refreshing soup that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it smooth or chunky, hot or cold, this soup is sure to please. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try!
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