Chilled Garden Zucchini Soup Recipe

Soup Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Zucchini

   Wash and chop the zucchini into small pieces. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté the Garlic

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Cook the Zucchini

   Add the chopped zucchini to the pot with sautéed garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the zucchini is tender.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Add vegetable broth, green chilies, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Chill the Soup

   Stir in lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Transfer the soup to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.

6. 6

   Prepare Charred Corn Salsa

   Grill or char corn until cooked and slightly blackened. Cut off the kernels and mix with diced tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and salt.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the chilled zucchini soup in bowls topped with charred corn salsa and additional cilantro if desired.