ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH CURRY SPICES

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An incredibly simple summertime soup for all that extra zucchini from the garden. This soup is delicately spicy, full of flavor, yet low in fat and calories. Butter or oil can be omitted if using a non-stick pan. This is also a great soup to use for canning or freezing so you can enjoy the tastes of summer during the winter months!

Provided by LORIKAE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup vegetable stock
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add zucchini, cover, and steam until slightly tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix grated ginger, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, ground cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix spice mixture into onions until coated.
  • Mix zucchini into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vegetable stock over zucchini mixture; stir well. Simmer until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour zucchini mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
  • Pour soup into 4 serving bowls; garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 237 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

narjess sabra313
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This soup is a winner! It's flavorful, creamy, and easy to make. I love the combination of curry spices and coconut milk. It's the perfect soup for a cold night. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Audrey Dodd
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This soup was just okay. I thought the flavors were a bit muddled and the texture was a bit too thick. I also found it to be a bit too spicy. I think next time I make it, I'll use less curry powder and red pepper flakes.


Recy Rael
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hammad Tanoli
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. I love the combination of the curry spices and the coconut milk. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Jasmine Durant
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more curry spices or maybe some other kind of seasoning. The texture was also a bit too thick for me. I would probably thin it out with some more broth or water next time.


Sajid Mughal5810
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a bit of extra curry powder and red pepper flakes to give it a little more spice. I also like to serve it


Humaira Kashaf
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used a combination of yellow and green zucchini, and the colors looked beautiful in the soup. The curry spices were perfect, and the soup had just the right amount of heat. I served it w


Ariel Lattimore
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this soup was surprisingly good! The curry spices and coconut milk really helped to mask the zucchini flavor. I also liked the addition of the red pepper flakes, which gave the soup a nice kick. I would definitely


Imran Alvi
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the creamy texture. I also appreciated the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Robert Shea
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was creamy, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this soup again.


FOXY__GAMING
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more curry spices or maybe some other kind of seasoning. The texture was also a bit too thick for me. I would probably thin it out with some more broth or water next time.


Delene DeOliveria
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a bit of extra curry powder and red pepper flakes to give it a little more spice. I also like to serve it


Najeb Jan
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This soup was so easy to make and turned out so delicious! I used a combination of yellow and green zucchini, and the colors looked beautiful in the soup. The curry spices were perfect, and the soup had just the right amount of heat. I served it with


Yesly Velasquez
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The curry spices and coconut milk gave it a really unique and flavorful taste. I also loved the addition of the red pepper flakes, which added a nice touch of heat. I will defin


rayon ellis
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This zucchini soup with curry spices was a delightful surprise! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the curry spices adding just the right amount of warmth and depth. I also appreciated the addition of coconut milk, which gave the soup a creamy