Zucchini And Leek Soup With Pasta Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Trim leeks, wash thoroughly.
• Slice celery, leeks and zucchini; peel and slice carrot and potato.
• Heat butter in a large saucepan, add vegetables. Stir to coat vegetables in butter.
• Cover pan, cook over medium heat 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Do not allow vegetables to brown.
• Add water, crumbled stock cubes, salt and pepper; mix well.
• Bring soup to boil, reduce heat, simmer, covered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in parsley.
• Puree veg and liquid in a blender; blend just one cup of soup at a time on medium speed.
• Return soup to saucepan, add cream, reheat without boiling.

SIMPLE ZUCCHINI & LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven or heavy-bottom saucepan heat the butter, crushed red pepper flakes and leeks over medium heat and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring often for about 1 minute longer. Add the wine and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the zucchini and a hefty pinch of salt and pepper. Cover the pan, and steam over medium-low heat for about 8-10 minutes, or until the zucchini is just tender. Transfer the mixture to a high speed blender with the dill and 2 cups of broth or water. Blend on high until very smooth. Return the soup to the pot and keep on low heat for about 10 minutes so all the flavors blend together. Taste test and adjust seasonings as needed. Divide the soup between bowls and garnish with zucchini blossoms, extra dill, and sea salt.

ZUCCHINI AND LEEK SOUP WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Combine the oil, bacon and leek in a heavy saucepan; saute, stirring over low until well coated with oil. cover and cook over low heat until the leek is very tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini and 2 cups of the broth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pasta.
• Cook, covered, until the zucchini is very soft, about 15 minutes. Add the last cup of broth.
• Beat the egg in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan. With the soup over low heat, stir in the egg in a steady stream.
• Just before serving, stir in the basil. Serve with more cheese on top.