Learn how to make a Italian zapallo soup which will guarantee you a sophisticated, nutritious and very tasty dish. This is because its main ingredient, popularly known as zucchini, brings a great texture and taste to the recipe.
In addition, it contains many vitamins and nutrients and can be served with lunches and dinners, especially on colder days.
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Italian zapallo soup
This is a recipe that requires a saucepan and a blender. This is because you have to cook some of the ingredients and blend others to get the ideal texture for your soup. If you follow the process correctly, the result will be a creamy soup with great flavor.
One of the highlights of this recipe is the amount of vitamins and nutrients contained in the zapallo. A zucchini is rich in carotenoids, vitamins A, Ç and E, e minerals like selenium, zinc and copper.
As a result, this food is a powerful ally for your immune system, strengthens your heart and eyes and helps regulate your intestinal transit.
You can also combine different ingredients and spices for your soup. In this recipe, we'll show you a vegetable version, but feel free to include meat and other items of your choice. Either way, the result will be excellent.
Why does this recipe work?
There are a few reasons why this recipe works. One of the main ones is the fact that zapallo is an easy-to-find and cost-effective vegetable. In addition to all its vitamins and nutrients, it also goes well with many ingredients.
To make your Italian zapallo soup, all it takes is a few steps and around 40 minutes, and you can make up to six portions. In other words, as well as being a complete meal, it can also serve your whole family.
And the best thing is that its main ingredient goes very well with various vegetables, meats and other items. So the possibilities for this dish are endless.
Finally, it's worth noting that this recipe is a wildcard option that can be served both as a side dish and as main course. All you have to do is assess which ingredients to put in it and how you plan to put your menu together.
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And to prepare the Italian zapallo soup, see below for the step-by-step of this dish.
Italian zapallo soup
Ingredients
- 6 small zapallos (zucchini) peeled and chopped;
- 1 chopped onion;
- 1 clove of garlic;
- Olive oil to saute the vegetables to taste;
- 1 vegetable broth;
- 1/2 Cup of tea) of milk;
- 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch;
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Step-by-step instructions
- First, sauté the onion and garlic in a pan using olive oil;
- Then add the zapallos, the vegetable stock and half a liter of water.
- When the zucchinis are cooked, turn off the heat;
- Separate two spoons of the broth and beat the vegetables in the blender;
- Mix the reserved broth with the cornstarch and milk, mixing everything very well;
- Put the mixture on the heat and when it starts to boil, add the beaten contents;
- Now stir everything well, adding the salt and seasonings;
- Stir constantly and keep the heat between medium and low;
- When the soup is creamy, turn off the heat and serve.
Nutrition
Note: This information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although Cozinhadave.com tries to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
With this recipe, you can prepare an excellent Italian zapallo soup. Just try out a few variations of ingredients, including various spices, vegetables or even meat, if you like. The most important thing is that your version has maximum flavor.
As for seasonings, go for oregano, coriander, parsley and chives. They all go very well with this dish and will enhance its flavor even more. Make your soup and then Share I'll post the result here and tell you how it turned out.
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Verônica Ribeiro, the creative mind behind “Cozinha da Vê”, is passionate about flavors and aromas and transforms her passion for cooking into irresistible recipes. With a unique ability to combine ingredients and a special touch of affection in each dish, she conquers hearts and palates, making cooking a truly delicious experience on her blog.
