Cream of Zucchini Soup (Crema De Calabacitas)

Cream of Zucchini Soup (Crema De Calabacitas)

Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini (1-lb.)
• 2 cups water
• salt
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• cilantro leaf (garnish)

Directions

• 1 Wash zucchini. Cut off stem ends, then cut into large pieces. Place in a saucepan. Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Cool zucchini in cooking liquid.
• 2 Place zucchini, 1 cup cooking liquid and 2 Tablespoons cilantro in a blender; process until pureed.
• 3 Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion. Cook until tender but not browned. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Add pureed zucchini mixture, evaporated milk and chicken broth. Stir to blend. Season with salt if needed. Stir over medium heat until soup comes to a boil.
• 4 Serve at once or chill and serve cold. Garnish each serving with a few whole cilantro leaves.