Zucchini Soup With Crunchy Ham Strips Recipes

ZUCCHINI, POTATO AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and zucchini and season with salt.
• Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil; cover, lower the heat and simmer until the veggies are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Using a hand held blender, partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks.
• Stir in the ham, dill and nutmeg.

ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH CRUNCHY HAM STRIPS

Steps:

• Cut the leeks into thin slices. Chop the zucchinis and potatoes coarsely into cubes. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the leeks. Cook the leeks until they are soft, stirring them gently. Add the chopped zucchinis and potatoes and cook them gently for about 5 minutes. Add stock to make the soup, bring to the boil and simmer without covering for about 15 minutes or until the potato is tender. Blend or process the soup in batches until it is smooth. Season the soup with salt according to taste. Next prepare the crunchy ham strips. Preheat the oven to 190ºC / 375ºF. Lay the ham slices directly on to a baking tray and roast them for 5 minutes until they are crisp. When the ham slices are cool enough to handle, cut them into thin strips. Divide the soup amongst the serving bowls and sprinkle with the crunchy ham strips and some black pepper.

WONDERFUL PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese topping.
• Dip zucchini strips into egg, then into crumb mixture.
• Place on baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

HAM & ZUCCHINI ITALIANO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper., Place half of the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with half of the ham, marinara sauce and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with a slotted spoon.