Zucchini, Cheese, and Sausage Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In '300 Sensational Soups' by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 zucchini, diced
• 1⁄2 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (tossed with 1 T. cornstarch)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• fresh ground black pepper
• buttery crouton

directions

1. In a large, heavy pot, melt butter over med-high heat.
2. Add sausage and saute, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and onion; saute for 1 minute.
4. Sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes.
5. Gradually whisk in stock and bring to a boil; add zucchini; decrease heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Gradually whisk in cream and bring to a simmer.
7. Add cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition until cheese is melted.
8. Do not let boil.
9. Add lemon juice and pepper to taste; taste and adjust seasoning with lemon juice and pepper, if necessary.
10. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with croutons.

Reviews

[Sassy J]

Sublime flavor, even more so the next day. Happy tummy.