Svetlana’s Recipes

Ingredients:

-1 tablespoon olive oil
-3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts)
-1 teaspoon finely ground coriander seeds
-1 ¼ pounds yellow squash, coarsely chopped
-Salt
-ground black pepper
-2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
-1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
-1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

1. In heavy skillet over medium heat, heat oil
2. Add leek and coriander and cook about 6 minutes, until almost tender, stirring often
3. Add squash; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until squash begins to soften, about 3 minutes
4. Add broth
5. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered about 10 minutes until vegetables are soft
6. In small batches puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth
7. Season with salt
8. Whisk crème fraîche and peel in small bowl
9. Divide soup among bowls, top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve