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

by Tarla Dalal

Potato, Zucchini and Tomatoes simmered in vegetable stock with cheese balls and seasoned with freshly ground black pepper powder.

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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 sprig of parsley to give the perfect finishing to this tangy, crunchy soup.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 40 mins Total Time: 601 hours 6Makes 6 servings
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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

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.
Strain using a strainer. Keep the stock aside and discard the vegetables.

For the soup

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

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Accompaniments

Corn Crispies ( Finger Foods for Kids )
French Toast, Eggless French Toast

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	109 cal
Protein	2.8 g
Carbohydrates	9.4 g
Fiber	1.4 g
Fat	6.8 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	181.8 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.6 mg
Vitamin C	20.6 mg
Folic Acid	18.8 mcg
Calcium	77.7 mg
Iron	0.6 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	10.3 mg
Potassium	182 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg