Zucchini Spinach Bisque

Zucchini Spinach Bisque is earthy, thick, and velvety. Topped with tomato herb cream makes eating healthy easy.
Zucchini Spinach Bisque
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Earthy, thick and velvety, topped with a bright tomato herb cream.
    Servings Prep Time
    6 people 15 minutes
    Cook Time Passive Time
    45 minutes 30 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    6 people 15 minutes
    Cook Time Passive Time
    45 minutes 30 minutes
    Zucchini Spinach Bisque is earthy, thick, and velvety. Topped with tomato herb cream makes eating healthy easy.
    Zucchini Spinach Bisque
    Print Recipe
    Earthy, thick and velvety, topped with a bright tomato herb cream.
      Servings Prep Time
      6 people 15 minutes
      Cook Time Passive Time
      45 minutes 30 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      6 people 15 minutes
      Cook Time Passive Time
      45 minutes 30 minutes
      Ingredients
      Bisque
      Tomato Herb Cream
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      Bisque
      1. In a large pot or dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally until soft. Add garlic and 1 tsp salt and continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring often until starting to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
      2. Remove from heat. Using an emersion blender, blend until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding a little more stock if required. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately topped with Tomato Herb Cream.
      Tomato Herb Cream
      1. In a small bowl stir together all ingredient and season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

      Tomato Bisque

      Tomato Bisque with crutons served in a shallow blue bowl resting on a wooden board draped with a striped napkin.
      Tomato Bisque
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        Servings Prep Time
        4-6 people 20 minutes
        Cook Time
        30-50 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        4-6 people 20 minutes
        Cook Time
        30-50 minutes
        Tomato Bisque with crutons served in a shallow blue bowl resting on a wooden board draped with a striped napkin.
        Tomato Bisque
        Print Recipe
          Servings Prep Time
          4-6 people 20 minutes
          Cook Time
          30-50 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          4-6 people 20 minutes
          Cook Time
          30-50 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: people
          Instructions
          1. Melt butter in a large heavy pot, add onions, celery and garlic and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until the vegetables become translucent.
          2. Add the tomatoes, stock, paprika, sugar and rice and cook until the rice is very soft, at least 30 minutes.
          3. Blend with a handheld immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
          Recipe Notes

          I used homemade chicken stock and used 1 1/2 tsp of salt. The amount of salt will depend on the stock/broth used, so season to taste.