Zucchini Soup
- 5 to 6 small to medium size zucchini
- 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 c.)
- 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 1 c. half and half (evaporated milk can be used instead)
- 1/2 c. milk
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- finely snipped chives for garnish
- 12 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 large bunch fresh broccoli
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. chicken broth
- half and half as needed
- Hungarian sweet paprika
- Drop unpeeled garlic cloves into boiling water for 1 minute (30 seconds for small cloves); remove from water, peel and mince.
- Cut broccoli into buds and steams, discarding woody portions and cook in boiling water until tender.
- Remove and drain.
- Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan.
- When butter begins to bubble, add garlic, stirring rapidly for a few seconds.
- Quickly add flour, salt and pepper.
- Stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Add milk and chicken broth, stirring briskly with a wire whisk until sauce is thickened.
- In a blender or food processor, puree broccoli with a little sauce, adding remaining sauce until all broccoli is blended.
- Correct seasoning to taste and thin with half and half to proper consistency.
- Serve, sprinkled with Hungarian sweet paprika, if desired.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
zucchini, onion, curry powder, chicken broth, milk, milk, salt, freshly ground pepper, chives, garlic, fresh broccoli, unsalted butter, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, chicken broth, sweet paprika
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=835573 (may not work)