Chilled Zucchini Soup

KittyKitty's Note:

Good to take on picnics, since it isn't served wartm, and zucchini is abundant in summer.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 cups

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lbs zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Directions:

1. Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan until tender. Add zucchini; cover and cook 5 minutes; stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and remaining ingredients; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes ot until zucchini is tender. remove from heat; cool.
2. Pour about one third of mixture into blender or food processor; process until smooth. Repeat procedure twice with remainig mixture. Serve cold.

Reviews

[BamaKathy]

We had Chilled Zucchini Soup on a Carribbean cruise we took, and wanted so much to find a similar recipe. Yours sounded so much like it, and the taste was identical. The flavors are fresh and creamy, so delicious. Thanks so much for a great summer recipe. I will make this one often.