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Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup With Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche

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Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup With Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche

Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup With Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche

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Equipment

  • - Kitchen Blender for pureeing squash and leeks

  • - High-Speed Hand Mixer for whipping cream or other components

  • - Immersion Blender as an alternative to a standard blender for thick soups

  • - Cutting Board and Chef's Knife for chopping ingredients

  • - Sieve or Food Mill for removing seeds if using fresh squash

  • - Mixing Bowls for combining ingredients

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons for accurate ingredient measurement

  • - Strainer or Colander for rinsing vegetables

  • - Soup Pot with Lid for cooking the soup mixture

  • - Ice Cream Scoop or Ladle to serve the finished chilled soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only; about 1 medium)

  • 1 teaspoon (scant) coriander seeds

  • 1 1/4pounds yellow crookneck squash, coarsely chopped

  • 1 (14-ounce) can vegetable broth

  • 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream

  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and coriander and cook until almost tender, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add squash; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until squash begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer to bowl and chill uncovered until cold, about 3 hours. Season with salt.
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Instruction 2

Whisk crème fraîche and grated lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls, drizzle with lemon crème fraîche, and serve.
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