Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup with Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup with Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche
215 min.
4
140kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing culinary delight that brings the vibrant flavors of summer straight to your table: Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup with Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche. This delightful dish is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also a healthy addition to your meals, making it perfect for a light lunch, a starter at dinner, or a tasty snack any time of day.

The combination of sweet yellow crookneck squash and tender leeks creates a wonderfully smooth base, enhanced by the warm notes of coriander. Each spoonful promises a burst of flavor that resonates well with the accompanying creamy yet tangy lemon crème fraîche, elevating this chilled soup to a new level of sophistication. Imagine tasting fresh summer produce perfectly blended to create a dish that's both comforting and invigorating.

Easy to prepare and ideal for warm weather, this recipe offers an opportunity to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. After just a bit of cooking, the soup is blended to a silk-like consistency and chilled to perfection, making it both a feast for the senses and a celebration of healthy ingredients. So grab your blender, unleash your inner chef, and ready yourself to indulge in a bowl of this cool, delicious soup that embodies the essence of summer!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon coriander seeds (scant)
  • 0.3 cup crème fraîche sour
  • 0.8 cup leek white green chopped ( and pale parts only; 1 medium)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1.3 pounds baby squash yellow coarsely chopped
  • 14 ounce vegetable stock canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add leek and coriander and cook until almost tender, stirring often, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add squash; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until squash begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
  5. Transfer to bowl and chill uncovered until cold, about 3 hours. Season with salt.
  6. Whisk crème fraîche and grated lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls, drizzle with lemon crème fraîche, and serve.
  7. One serving contains the following: 118.97 Calories (kcal), 62.1% Calories from Fat,
  8. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein5.47%
Fat38.89%
Carbs55.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.25
Glycemic Load
1.23
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.940434829048%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.82kcal
6.99%
Fat:6.57g
10.11%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.35%
Carbohydrates:21.15g
7.05%
Net Carbohydrates:17.81g
6.47%
Sugar:5.1g
5.67%
Cholesterol:8.48mg
2.83%
Sodium:410.6mg
17.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.08g
4.16%
Vitamin A:15646.85IU
312.94%
Vitamin C:32mg
38.79%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.88%
Vitamin E:2.75mg
18.36%
Potassium:553.33mg
15.81%
Magnesium:55.95mg
13.99%
Fiber:3.34g
13.38%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.15%
Folate:49.81µg
12.45%
Vitamin K:11.73µg
11.17%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.39%
Calcium:95.98mg
9.6%
Vitamin B3:1.79mg
8.96%
Iron:1.45mg
8.08%
Phosphorus:65.59mg
6.56%
Copper:0.13mg
6.48%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.39%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.47%
Selenium:1.54µg
2.2%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.02%
Source:Epicurious