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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Cold Zucchini Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the French tradition of chilled soups, Cold Zucchini Soup is a refreshing dish perfect for warm weather. It showcases the simplicity and elegance of French cuisine, using fresh vegetables to create a light yet flavorful meal. This soup has gained popularity beyond France, with variations appearing in many Mediterranean diets, celebrated for its cooling properties and vibrant flavors during summer months.

FrenchFRmain
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500g courgettes
1 clove garlic
1 onion
1/2 cube broth
30cl hot water
20 basil leaves
salt
pepper
optional: tomato coulis
optional: feta
optional: nuts

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Steam the courgettes with thyme and bay leaves.

2

Sauté the garlic and onion until soft.

3

Add the steamed courgettes to the pot.

4

Dissolve the broth cube in hot water and add to the mixture.

5

Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper.

6

Serve chilled, optionally garnished with tomato coulis, feta, and nuts.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingchilling

Equipment Needed

steamerblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Zucchini VichyssoiseChilled Zucchini Soup
Local Name: Soupe froide de courgettes

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