Ali Rosen

Charred Zucchini Soup

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
15 Minute Meals: Truly Quick Recipes that Don’t Taste like Shortcuts
15 Minute Meals

By Ali Rosen

Published 2024

  • About

I adore the flavor that char adds, but you don’t need a grill to make it happen. This recipe calls for just your plain old gas stove. Don’t get scared of burning zucchini on a flame—trust the recipe, and you’ll find the easiest way to make a complex, smoky soup without having to turn on an entire outdoor appliance.

Ingredients

  • 5 medium zucchini
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus additional

Method

If you have a gas stove, then turn on two burners to medium high heat. Place the zucchini directly on top and cook for eight minutes, turning every two minutes or until charred on all sides. (If you do not have a gas stove, you can place the zucchini under the broiler in your oven, but be sure to turn every minute or so.)

While the zucchini is cooking, juice a lemon into a blender conta