Yellow zucchini soup

Zucchini that we get here is either dark green or deep yellow in colour. Once the squash is peeled, its inside is white. So it is surprising that when the white insides are pureed, it becomes yellow or green, depending on the zucchini used.

Ingredients are :

Yellow zucchini - 2, peeled and thinly sliced
Water - 3 cups
Olive oil - 1 tsp
Ginger - 1/2 inch, peeled and thinly sliced
Garlic - 2 pods, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt
Black peppercorns - 2 tsp
Mint leaves - a few

Microwave chopped zucchini with a splash of water, 10 minutes. Keep aside to cool.

Puree cooked zucchini.

In a saucepan, add oil. Once it becomes hot, add ginger and garlic. Stir on medium flame, 5 minutes.

Add pureed zucchini and water. Stir. Cook on slow flame, 5 to 7 minutes.

Crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle. Add freshly crushed peppercorns into the soup. Add salt. Stir.

Sprinkle mint leaves. Serve warm with toasted bread.