CHILLED ZUCCHINI-CUMIN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Low Carb     Low Fat     Basil     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 pounds zucchini, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
Sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add cumin; stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Mix in zucchini. Add broth; bring soup to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until zucchini is very tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Mix 1/3 cup chopped basil into soup. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon yogurt and sliced basil.

Festus Omwoyo
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Overall, this soup is a delicious and healthy option that is perfect for any occasion.


Kayte Garcia
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating zucchini.


OfficialDhanieljazz
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I love the versatility of this soup. You can serve it hot or cold, and it's great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


Torious Williams
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover yogurt. I always have yogurt in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use it up.


ALAM afridi
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I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini, and this soup is a great option. It's a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


abdallah emad
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and light.


SHOHID MAHIR
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Luca Palici
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I love making a big batch on the weekend and then having it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


Jumman Ahmed
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I'm always looking for new and interesting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The cumin and yogurt give the soup a unique and flavorful twist.


Viesturs Ducens
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating zucchini.


Khan Bahdar
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've even made it for my picky kids and they love it too.


Shabbir Islam
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect together.


Dipesh Khadayat
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of zucchini, cumin, and yogurt. It's the perfect summer soup.


Nana yaw legacy
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this soup changed my mind! The cumin and yogurt really mellow out the flavor of the zucchini, and the soup is so creamy and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jeannine Betts
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had some zucchini that was starting to get a little soft, and this soup was the perfect way to use it up. The soup turned out great, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Esperanza Barragan
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and packed with flavor. I love serving it as a light lunch or dinner, or even as a refreshing appetizer.


STEPHEN KALU
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This chilled zucchini cumin soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were so well-balanced, with the cumin adding a lovely warmth and earthiness. I especially loved the addition of the yogurt and mint, which gave the soup a refreshing and tangy fini