Swamp Soup
This creamy and vibrant avocado and zucchini soup is a delightful blend of rich flavors and vibrant colors. The addition of nutmeg gives it a warm and comforting aroma, while the creamy avocado adds a velvety smoothness to every spoonful. Served with a dollop of pesto for a burst of freshness, this soup is a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini (3 medium)
- 2 medium ripe avocados
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- Prepared pesto (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 cups of the broth, the onion, garlic and nutmeg. When it is boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add the remaining 2 cups broth and the zucchini and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for another 10 minutes, until the zucchini is limp but still bright green. Remove the lid and allow the soup to cool slightly.
- In a blender, puree the soup mixture with the avocado flesh in batches. Return the blended soup to the pan and warm on low, adding salt to taste. Stir in pesto to taste. Serves 4.
- <b>Variations: </b>
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add a dollop of leftover pesto to this soup after you blend it, and let your child stir it in.
- Float toast strips on top and have a bean jump from log to log.
- <b>Recipe Note: </b> If your soup is still warm, leave the blender top open just a crack, and place a dish towel over the whole top of the blender to prevent the top from popping off.
- <b>Making Parmesan Crisps: </b> Preheat a nonstick saut&#233; pan over medium heat, and spray with olive oil spray or add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese into the pan and spread it out to a thin layer with a spoon. Cook until bubbling, flip and continue cooking for 30 seconds. Place it on a plate to cool. Repeat, making as many as you want.
- Adapted from <i>The Toddler Caf&#233;,</i> by Jennifer Carden (Chronicle Books, 2008).
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