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Carrot & zucchini vichyssoise

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Categories: Carrot, Soups & Stews, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Zucchini
Yield: 8
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Ingredients:
1/4 cupOlive oil
2 lbsCarrots, chopped med. small
2 largeOnions, chopped medium small
Water (as needed)
1/4 cupOlive oil
1 1/2 lbsZucchini, peeled
- (reserve the skins)
- and chopped medium small
1 largeLeek, well washed and
- chopped medium small
Procedures:
1In a large skillet place the first ?cup of the olive oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot.
2Add the carrots and onions, and saut?them for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are clear.
3Add enough water to cover the vegetables.
4Simmer them for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
5Place the vegetables in a blender and purée them until they are smooth.
6Set the purée aside and let it cool.
7In another large skillet place the second ?cup of olive oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot.
8Add the peeled zucchini and leeks, and saut?them for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they are just tender.
9Add enough water to cover the vegetables.
10Simmer them for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
11Place the vegetables in a blender and purée them until they are smooth.
12Set the purée aside and let it cool.
13Place the zucchini skins in a pot of boiling water and blanch them for 3 minutes.
14Drain the skins and place them in a blender.
15Add a small amount of cold water and purée the skins so that a thick, smooth consistency is achieved (the same consistency as the other 2 purées).
16Set the purée aside and let it cool.
17Refrigerate the 3 soups until they are cold.
18In each of 8 individual serving bowls place a portion of the 3 soups.
19Swirl them together with a knife to form a design.
 
 
 
 

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