Cold Zucchini and Corn Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 pounds zucchini, diced
- 2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from about 3 good-sized ears)
- One 32-ounce carton low-sodium vegetable broth, or other stock option (page 9)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 scallions, green parts only, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 recipe Vegan Sour Cream (page 7)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a soup pot.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute over medium-low heat until the onion is golden.
- Set aside half of the zucchini dice and half of the corn kernels.
- Add the remainder to the soup pot along with the broth, parsley, and cumin.
- Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
- Cover and simmer gently until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer the solid ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree, in batches if necessary, until smooth.
- Return to the soup pot, then allow to cool to room temperature.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet.
- Add the reserved zucchini and saute over medium heat until it is just beginning to brown lightly.
- Once the soup is cool, stir in the sauteed zucchini, reserved corn kernels, scallions, basil, sour cream, and lemon juice.
- If needed, adjust the consistency with enough water to give the soup a dense but not overly crowded consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour or two until chilled.
- Per serving:
- Calories: 131
- Total fat: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Carbohydrate: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 315mg
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cold-zucchini-and-corn-soup-378977 (may not work)