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Golden Spiced Zucchinni Soup

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: soup
Servings: 4 bowls

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 3-4 small zucchinnis (or 2 medium sized zucchinnis) cubed
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Or non-dairy yogurt of choice

Spices

  • 3-4 Dried red chilies (can sub crushed red pepper flakes)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 can vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Bring 2 tbsp olive oil or oil of choice to heat in a saucepan
  • Add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and red chillies
  • Once the spices start to sputter, add the onions and saute until they are translucent
  • Add turmeric powder and 1 tsp salt and stir
  • Add the cubed squash
  • Add vegetable broth and enough water to cover by 1 inch
  • Simmer on med for 5-10 minutes until the squash is soft
  • Remove from flame and blend using an immersion blender. Add salt as necessary.
  • Off the flame, stir in about 1/2-1 cup Greek yogurt, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce flame to low and squeeze about 1 tbsp lemon juice. (Or more as desired)
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes

For additional spice, add 1/2 tsp cayenne powder and 1/2 tsp cumin powder when sauteing onions.