CHILLED ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH LEMON-CUMIN SHRIMP AND CILANTRO CREAM

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Chilled Zucchini Soup with Lemon-Cumin Shrimp and Cilantro Cream image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     Low Cal     High Fiber     Mother's Day     Dinner     Lemon     Seafood     Shrimp     Spice     Zucchini     Summer     Potluck     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cilantro cream:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 small garlic clove, pressed
Shrimp:
1 pound peeled cooked medium shrimp
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
Soup:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
6 medium zucchini (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • For cilantro cream:
  • Whisk sour cream, cilantro, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For shrimp:
  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  • For soup:
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add zucchini; stir to coat. Stir in broth; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to mediumlow, and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Add chopped cilantro. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
  • Transfer soup to large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Top each with shrimp, dividing equally. Spoon dollop of cilantro cream over each, garnish with cilantro sprigs, and serve.

Julfikar Miya
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Chase
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Nadan larka
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This soup is a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Fahad Aziz
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This soup is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are really nice. I would definitely recommend it.


Laura Kristin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It's a really easy recipe to follow and the soup is delicious.


Ronnie McKenzie
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This soup is a little too bland for my taste. I think it needs more seasoning.


Alice Bampo
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I love this soup! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Mohamed Rashid
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This soup is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's easy to make and it's very tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


SARAH BIRUNGI
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and the shrimp and cilantro cream add a nice touch of richness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anhaan Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and cumin add a really nice touch, and the soup is so refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Caitlyn Delaney
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavors of the zucchini and lemon. I've already made it twice this week!


Nezumi Kozo
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I made this soup for a dinner party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the soup was gone in minutes. I will definitely be making this again.


Drew Koskyn
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This chilled zucchini soup is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish. The lemon and cumin add a nice brightness and depth of flavor, and the shrimp and cilantro cream add a touch of richness and texture. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyo