Wheat free * Dairy free * Gluten free * Vegetarian * Vegan * Parve * Paleo (variation)
I bought a lot of zucchini with the thought that I would make it as a side dish for Thanksgiving. However, I went with the vegetable medley and used only a half of one zucchini. That left me with a few unused ones. I could have made zucchini spaghetti – and I still might since I only used two of the 3 remaining zucchini for this soup.
I can’t claim inspiration for the rum as I found this combination of flavors in one of my favorite cookbooks: The Summer House Cookbook by Chris Casson Madden. It was published in 1979 and I’ve been using it ever since. It cost $5.95 new – what a deal! You can find used copies on Amazon for a penny + shipping, it’s worth getting and still a deal!
Enjoy this easy-to-make, satisfying soup.
Curried Zucchini Soup with Rum
You really do taste the rum in this soup. You can start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste if you are unsure of your feelings about rum flavored soup. For a Paleo version use the balsamic vinegar instead of the rum.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups coarsely chopped zucchini and/or yellow squash (2 cups of each or 4 cups of one type)
2 cups broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef)
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons rum or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons maple or brown sugar
Salt to taste
Sesame seeds or chopped herbs for garnish, optional
1. In a 2 or 3-quart pot, heat the oil over medium high heat, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened.
Add zucchini and continue stirring until softened.
Add broth, tomatoes, and spices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmered, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in rum, maple sugar, and salt; cook 2 minutes longer.
2. Using an immersion blender blend until pureed; or place in blender container, cover and process until blended (you may need to do two batches).
Serve hot or chilled. Garnish with sesame seeds, chives or other chopped herbs.
Makes: 5 cups Serves: 4 to 5
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