CHILLED ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH LEMON-CUMIN SHRIMP AND CILANTRO CREAM

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Chilled Zucchini Soup with Lemon-Cumin Shrimp and Cilantro Cream image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     Low Cal     High Fiber     Mother's Day     Dinner     Lemon     Seafood     Shrimp     Spice     Zucchini     Summer     Potluck     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cilantro cream:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 small garlic clove, pressed
Shrimp:
1 pound peeled cooked medium shrimp
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
Soup:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
6 medium zucchini (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • For cilantro cream:
  • Whisk sour cream, cilantro, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For shrimp:
  • Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  • For soup:
  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add zucchini; stir to coat. Stir in broth; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to mediumlow, and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Add chopped cilantro. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
  • Transfer soup to large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until cold, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Top each with shrimp, dividing equally. Spoon dollop of cilantro cream over each, garnish with cilantro sprigs, and serve.

asadig adam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini.


Sabbir Bhai
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.


Visa4u Consultancy
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this soup changed my mind! The zucchini is so creamy and flavorful, and the soup is so refreshing.


DM Mahbubur Rahman Ovi vai
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This soup is the perfect summer soup. It's light, refreshing, and incredibly flavorful.


Tina Ausen
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The lemon and cumin shrimp add a zesty and flavorful touch, while the cilantro cream adds a creamy and cooling element.


Emily Souza
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This soup is a must-try! It's a refreshing and flavorful soup that's perfect for any occasion.


Arion Mustafa
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer soup that's easy to make and always delicious.


LpsLover22 Sprinkles
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have a few extra zucchini in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Soikat Biswas
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pull it out of the fridge when I'm ready to serve it.


Furaha Issaya
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini.


Raji Afeez
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.


Elijah James
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of shrimp and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Obaakofuor Gh
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This soup is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light, flavorful, and incredibly refreshing.


Gothjoker666
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again this summer.


Nirob Robi Nirob Robi
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this soup changed my mind! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and refreshing.


Bryleigh Wendt
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious and refreshing it was.


Tawhid Khan
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This soup exceeded my expectations. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it's incredibly easy to make.


Basilica Osiri
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I'm always looking for new ways to use zucchini, and this recipe definitely delivered! The soup was light and flavorful, and the shrimp and cilantro cream took it to the next level.


Atif Arif
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the unique and refreshing flavor of the soup.


Christopher samuels (Bond)
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This chilled zucchini soup was a delightful summer treat! The lemon and cumin shrimp added a zesty and flavorful touch, while the cilantro cream added a creamy and cooling element. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the warm shrimp and the col