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Crema de Calabazines

By: Rebecca 
" I learned this excellent cream of zucchini soup recipe while living in Spain from a 75-year old woman in Madrid. It's excellent, easy, low-fat and cheap, as well as a wonderful comfort food. Vary recipe by adding carrots or spinach or other vegetables. Increase potato volume for thicker soup."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 zucchinis
  • 2 potatoes
  • 1 large onion
  • 6 ounces cubed processed cheese food
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Clean and quarter zucchini and potatoes. Peel and chop onion. In a large pot boil zucchini, potatoes and onion in water (just covering them) until very tender. Drain vegetables, but retain stock.
  2. In a blender, or with a hand blender, puree the cheese, zucchini, potatoes, onion and bouillon while adding stock, until desired consistency is reached. This may need to be done in two batches if using a blender.
  3. Pour mixture back into large pot and bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste. If desired, garnish with croutons, paprika and chives. Delish!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 146 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2008 by IxziRose   view full review
I went to Spain the Summer of 2007 for a 6 week study abroad program. I am a Spanish major...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by Abbie A Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! I used Philidelphia creme cheese and everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by MONZIEBABY   view full review
This is a delicious and extremely low fat soup good on a cold winter day but fancy enough for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by J Clark   view full review
I only had one zucchini so I used a small potato, a small onion, one bouillon cube, and about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2005 by Jason   view full review
This recipe is terrific and really enjoyable. Easily adjustable for personal preferences,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by Jessica   view full review
blah, yuck... i wouldnt make this. next time i want some good soup i'll make some cream of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by LADYGWYN   view full review
Used soft cream cheese instead of velveeta and it was super tasty and made a fast cream of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by Lori   view full review
It's addictive, filling and so EASY to make. It comes in handy for a dinner that needs an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by rachaelb   view full review
I was nervous, but this recipe is awesome and only about 4PPTs for about 1 1/2C!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by wtpbev   view full review
I just loved this. I made mine with cream cheese and also did add just a small amount of...

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