Smoked zucchini cream soup
2 servings
35 minutes
Smoked zucchini cream soup is a harmonious blend of smoky aroma and delicate creamy texture that transports us to the cozy corners of Turkish cuisine. The smoked zucchini adds a refined taste with a subtle nutty note, while the combination of potatoes, carrots, and cream makes it rich and velvety. This soup is perfect for a cool evening, providing comfort and warmth from within. In Turkish gastronomy, smoking vegetables is used to add depth of flavor, and this soup is a great example of how simple ingredients can turn into a masterpiece. It is served with crispy croutons that complement its softness with contrasting texture, making each spoonful a true delight.
1
Cut the zucchini in half.
- Young zucchini: 200 g
2
To smoke it at home, take a pot, add alder chips, cover them with a sieve, place the zucchini on top, and put it on the fire. As the chips heat up, they start to smoke; thus, you need to smoke the zucchini for 15-20 minutes.
- Young zucchini: 200 g
3
Sauté onion, carrot, and potato separately in vegetable oil, adding butter.
- Onion: 100 g
- Carrot: 50 g
- Potato: 150 g
- Vegetable oil: 15 ml
- Butter: 10 g
4
Add smoked zucchini, pour in water, and boil for 20 minutes.
- Young zucchini: 200 g
- Water: 500 ml
5
Blend, adding cream and salt.
- Cream: 100 g
- Salt: 2 g
6
Serve with white bread croutons