Zucchini Velouté

The zucchini velouté is a light and creamy dish, perfect for a healthy dinner or as a sophisticated appetizer. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• Zucchini, 4 medium-sized
• Onion, 1 small
• Vegetable broth, about 500 ml
• Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
• Salt, as needed
• Pepper, as needed
• Cooking cream (optional), to make the velouté even creamier
• Chives or fresh mint, to garnish

Preparation

1. Wash the zucchini and slice them into rounds, not too thick.
2. Finely chop the onion and let it wilt in a pot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over medium-low heat until it becomes transparent.
3. Add the zucchini rounds to the pot and let them flavor for a few minutes.
4. Pour the vegetable broth into the pot, enough to cover the vegetables, and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let cook for about 20 minutes, or until the zucchini are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender to blend the vegetables into a smooth and homogenous cream. If the velouté is too thick, you can add a bit more broth.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
8. If desired, you can add a touch of cooking cream to make the velouté even richer and more velvety.
9. Serve hot, garnishing each plate with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a bit of chopped chives or fresh mint.

Did You Know?

The zucchini velouté is a versatile dish that can be adapted with many variations and additions, such as potatoes to increase creaminess or spices like curry and ginger for an exotic touch. Chives and mint are not only decorative but add a fresh and aromatic flavor that perfectly matches the natural sweetness of the zucchini.