Chilled Summer Soup

Name: Chilled Summer Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 small leeks, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs zucchini, sliced; 3 cups homemade chicken stock; 1 cup half-and-half; 8 ounces sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup dill, chopped

Submitted by Geema

"Got zucchini? Here's another delicious way to make the most of your garden bounty."

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Ready In:: 3hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 small leeks, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs zucchini, sliced
3 cups homemade chicken stock
1 cup half-and-half
8 ounces sour cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₃ cup dill, chopped

directions

Over medium heat, cook the leeks in the oil until tender.
Add the sliced zucchini and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 8-10 minutes until both veggies are tender.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Process the soup mixture in a blender or with a stick blender until smooth.
Stir in half and half and next 3 ingredients.
Chill the soup at least 3 hours.
Optional: Garnish with a small dollop of sour cream and some dill sprigs.

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Geema

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