Potato, Zucchini and Tomato Soup Video by Tarla Dalal

Potato, Zucchini and Tomato Soup Video by Tarla Dalal

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Creamy potatoes, crunchy zucchini and tangy tomatoes combine really well to make a dense, delicious soup. And carbohydrate-rich potatoes convert any dish into a meal, all by itself. This soup too, can make a quick dinner if you are not in the mood for a proper meal. Cheese balls add a nice surprise to every spoonful. This also makes a wonderful appetizer to a formal dinner. Garnish with sprigs of basil and parsley to give the perfect finishing to this tangy, crunchy soup.

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Recipe Description for Potato, Zucchini and Tomato Soup ( Soups and Salads Recipe )

Ingredients

For The Vegetable Stock
1/4 cup cauliflower florets
1/4 cup roughly chopped onions
1/4 cup roughly chopped carrots
1/4 cup roughly chopped cabbage

For The Soup
1 1/2 cups peeled potato cubes
1 1/2 cups finely chopped zucchini (unpeeled)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder
1/2 cup grated processed cheese

For The Garnish
a sprig of parsley

Method

For the vegetable stock

1. Combine 5 cups of water, cauliflower florets, onions, carrots and cabbage and boil on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes or till they release flavour.
2. Strain using a strainer. Keep the stock aside and discard the vegetables.

For the soup

1. Heat the olive oil in a deep pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
2. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
3. Add the potatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the zucchini, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
5. Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Meanwhile, place the cheese on a plate and mash it well with your fingers.
7. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a small cheese ball.
8. Serve immediately garnished with cheese balls and parsley.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Soups & Salads- New Edition