Buttermilk Zucchini Soup

January 30th, 2011 Print

Buttermilk adds a creamy tang to this light soup.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary
3 medium zucchini, unpeeled and sliced
1 medium potato, unpeeled and sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable stock or water
2/3 cup buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a stock pot. Stir in the onion, salt, red pepper flakes and rosemary. Saute until onion is tender.
  2. Add the squash, potatoes and garlic to the pot. Cook until the squash gets a bit tender, a few minute.
  3. Add the stock or water and bring to  boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Puree the soup with an  immersion blender. Slowly whisk in the buttermilk before serving.

Dairy. Serves 6-8.

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