Nutmeg Zucchini Bisque

Name: Nutmeg Zucchini Bisque
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, shredded; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Sour cream and additional nutmeg, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022

Looking for a different way to serve a bounty of zucchini? Try this soup sent in by Germaine Stank of Pound, Wisconsin. A food processor hurries along preparation of the thick-full-flavored blend that's accented by just a hint of nutmeg.

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Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sour cream and additional nutmeg, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and onion in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly.
Transfer to a food processor; cover and process on low until smooth. Return to the pan. Stir in the cream, salt, basil, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sour cream and additional nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 306 calories, 30g fat (19g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 857mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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