My inability to grow zucchini is legendary. It wouldn’t bother me, not one
bit, if it didn’t happen to be one of my favorite vegetables. Thank heavens for the good people at Melissa’s
and their organic
zucchini! It allows brown-thumb zucchini gardeners to
enjoy it year round in one taste tempting recipe after another.
This bisque is a wonderful soup for summer. The delicate flavors of zucchini and mushrooms
pair nicely with equally delicate additions of seasonings. Served hot, cold, or at room temperature, it
is a great starter, pairs nicely with a summer salad, or with a hearty roll or
slice of Tomato
Basil Bread makes a meal.
Zucchini Bisque
5 tablespoons butter, divided
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1
8-oz. package button mushrooms, sliced
1
cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3
tablespoons flour
¼ cup white wine
¾ cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon
onion salt
1/8 teaspoon
garlic powder
Few gratings
of fresh nutmeg
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat in a heavy, 3-quart saucepan. When butter is melted, add zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and parsley. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp (5-8 minutes).
While vegetables
are cooking, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a
2-quart saucepan. Stir in flour and cook
for 1 minute until smooth and bubbly.
Add broth and wine, and continue cooking until mixture has thickened (5
to 7 minutes). Stir in cream,
seasonings, and zucchini mixture. Divide soup in half and whir half in a blender (or blend with an immersion blender). Combine blended and unblended mixtures. Return to heat and cook until heated through. Serves 4.
6 comments:
Looks delish...I love anything zucchini!
Pattie, I am so going to make this - it is really cold here today (well cold for us that is). Cheers
I am growing zucchini again this year! I found a spot when my husband won't get made if it wanders around a bit :)
This sounds delicious - especially paired with mushrooms.
I love soup, bisque especially served cold during the hot summer months. Your bisque looks delicious! A great easy recipe too. You have a lovely blog, I’m your newest follower.
~Emily
The French Hutch
I think you have found the perfect summer soup!
Great to have you at Seasonal Sundays!
- The Tablescaper
This looks so good. I can't wait to try it.
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