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Creamy Zucchini Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Parmesan Croutons
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2
Add the olive oil to a large soup pot with a lid or a Dutch oven. Add the shallots and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes to get some color on the zucchini and shallots.
4
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
5
Add thyme, parmesan rind, and bring the broth to a boil. Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes.
6
While the soup is cooking, toss the cubed sourdough with olive oil and shredded parmesan, then add to the parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Note: these can also be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
7
After 20 minutes of cooking, remove the thyme and parmesan rind from the soup.
8
Add the sour cream to the soup pot, then using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
9
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with some sourdough croutons.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Preserve the Parmesan Rind 🧀Simmer the parmesan rind directly in the broth for 15-20 minutes to infuse deep umami flavor, then remove before blending for a richer, more complex soup.
- Don't Overcook Your Zucchini 🥒Cut zucchini into uniform 1-inch pieces and cook just until fork-tender (about 12-15 minutes) to maintain their fresh, delicate flavor and prevent a dull, mushy taste.
- Temper Your Sour Cream 🥄Ladle hot soup into the sour cream slowly while whisking constantly before adding it back to the pot to prevent curdling and ensure a silky, smooth texture.
- Toast Croutons in Olive Oil with Parmesan 🍞Toss sourdough cubes with olive oil and grated parmesan before baking at 375°F for 12-15 minutes to create golden, crispy croutons that won't absorb and soften in the soup.
- Finish with Fresh Thyme Oil ✨Reserve some fresh thyme sprigs to steep in warm olive oil while the soup cooks, then drizzle this infused oil over each bowl just before serving for an elegant, aromatic finishing touch.
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Low-Cholesterol
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