Delicious and Nutritious: The Ultimate Guide to Making Crema de Calabacín
Delicious and Nutritious: The Ultimate Guide to Making Crema de Calabacín
Crema de calabacín is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for any time of the year. This creamy soup is made with fresh zucchini, onions, garlic, and a touch of cream. It’s a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables while also enjoying a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Preparation:
1. Sauté the vegetables
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Temperature: medium heat
Time: 2-3 minutes
2. Add the zucchinis
Add the chopped zucchinis to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes, until they are slightly softened.
Temperature: medium heat
Time: 5 minutes
3. Add the vegetable broth
Pour the vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a simmer. Let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the zucchinis are fully cooked and tender.
Temperature: medium heat
Time: 15-20 minutes
4. Blend the soup
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
Time: until smooth
5. Add the cream
Stir in the heavy cream and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Temperature: low heat
Time: 5 minutes
6. Serve and enjoy
Ladle the crema de calabacín into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Serve hot and enjoy this delicious and nutritious soup!







