Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Zucchini (Courgette) Soup

serves 4 - 5

Ingredients:
  • 1 (very) large carrot, diced
  • 1 large zucchini (courgette), or 2 smaller ones
  • 1½ liter broth from cubes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 onions, minced
  • 1 leek, sliced into thin rings
  • 500 grams peeled tomatoes, diced
  • 3 medium size potatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • freshly minced parsley
  • Frank has also substituted eggplant (aubergine) for the zucchini. If doing so, make sure all the eggplant is passed through the food processor (see below).
  • When using eggplant, add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of gyros spice/herb mix.
Instructions:

  • in a large, thick bottom pot, heat the oil and slowly sweat the onions, carrot, and leek
  • mix in the garlic and paprika powder
  • after several minutes, add the tomatoes and let stew for several minutes more
  • add the potatoes, broth, pepper, thyme, and some salt
  • bring to a boil with lid on the top
  • reduce heat to a slow boil, and let stew for 30 minutes
  • in food processor or blender, turn some/all/most of the stew into a smooth soup
  • wash and dice the eggplant (do not peel), and add to the soup
  • on low heat, let stew for another 15 minutes
  • season with salt and/or pepper
  • sprinkle the parsley on top
  • serve with garlic bread or toasted bread with broiled cheese

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