First courses made from ripe garden gifts stand out for their delicate taste and subtle aroma that whets an unusual appetite. They're perfect for summer lunches and dinners when you want to enjoy something light and fresh. Creamy soups are made on a base of zucchini purée. They have a soft consistency and simply melt in your mouth. They include potatoes, carrots and onions, which grind up beautifully with a blender.
The five most commonly used ingredients in recipes:
Some cooks add apple slices, celery, leek and eggs. Puréed soups cooked in meat broth are incredibly tasty and nutritious. Finely chopped herbs and garlic croutons give them a special aroma. Zucchini is also added to soups with classically cut vegetables — it goes into the pot 5 minutes before the first course is done. Zucchini soup recipes are varied and will surprise lovers of good food with unusual combinations. The dishes are served both warm and cold, along with white bread, buttered toast, garlic croutons and homemade sour cream.