Zucchini Soup With Crunchy Ham Strips Recipes

CREAMY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onions, and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until they are light golden brown.
• Add zucchinis, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium. Optional: Scoop brown foam (scum) off surface every now and then.
• Cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until zucchini is very soft.
• Use a stick blender to whizz until smooth. (Note 1 for blender)
• Stir through cream and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Ladle into bowls, swirl over a touch of cream if desired, a pinch of shredded parmesan, and more pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.

HAM & ZUCCHINI ITALIANO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, saute zucchini in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper., Place half of the zucchini in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with half of the ham, marinara sauce and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with a slotted spoon.

ZUCCHINI, POTATO AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and zucchini and season with salt.
• Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil; cover, lower the heat and simmer until the veggies are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Using a hand held blender, partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks.
• Stir in the ham, dill and nutmeg.

ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH CRUNCHY HAM STRIPS

Steps:

• Cut the leeks into thin slices. Chop the zucchinis and potatoes coarsely into cubes. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the leeks. Cook the leeks until they are soft, stirring them gently. Add the chopped zucchinis and potatoes and cook them gently for about 5 minutes. Add stock to make the soup, bring to the boil and simmer without covering for about 15 minutes or until the potato is tender. Blend or process the soup in batches until it is smooth. Season the soup with salt according to taste. Next prepare the crunchy ham strips. Preheat the oven to 190ºC / 375ºF. Lay the ham slices directly on to a baking tray and roast them for 5 minutes until they are crisp. When the ham slices are cool enough to handle, cut them into thin strips. Divide the soup amongst the serving bowls and sprinkle with the crunchy ham strips and some black pepper.

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STRIPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs and cheese topping. Dip zucchini in egg substitute, then in crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

WONDERFUL PARMESAN ZUCCHINI STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese topping.
• Dip zucchini strips into egg, then into crumb mixture.
• Place on baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

AWARD WINNING ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Fry sausage in a soup pan, drain
• Add all other ingerdients except water.
• Add water in a cup at a time, I add 2 cups, then if after cooking the soup looks a bit thick, I add more.
• Reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer 2-3 hours, or until the zucchini is tender and transparent.
• Serve with a yummy crusty Italian bread, or garlic bread!

ZUCCHINI SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped zucchini and onions. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Increase the heat to high and add the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, lay the sliced zucchini in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until golden, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Continue until all the sliced zucchini is cooked.
• Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, pour into bowls, drizzle with Lemon Oil and top with the fried zucchini.
• Combine the oil and lemon in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a liquid measuring cup. Set the lemon oil aside until ready to use. The oil can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.