Recipes from a Monastery Kitchen
SISTERS OF THE COMMUNITY OF JESUS
Since the 1970’s, we have prepared hundreds (if not thousands!) of meals here at the Community of Jesus on Cape Cod, and at our mission house, Villa Via Sacra, in Barga, Italy. We believe that food nourishes body, soul, and spirit, and that even the simplest meal, prepared with love, can change your life. At the heart of our call to kitchen and table lie the words of Saint Benedict: “Welcome all as Christ.” This premise has led us on many culinary adventures, which we now gladly share with you!
SIMPLE SUMMERY SOUP
One beautiful June day, our guests wanted to eat lunch on the patio, and something simple and summery seemed appropriate. I decided on a chicken salad plate featuring chilled zucchini soup. With fresh dill and a small dollop of sour cream, it was a real hit!
SERVINGS2-3servingsCHANGE SERVING SIZEservings | COOK TIME20mins | PREP TIME15mins | READY IN1/2hr (plus chilling time) |
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium to large zucchini
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 stalk celery
- sprigs of fresh dill chopped, (or dried dill is fine, too)
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut up onion and zucchini into random size chunks and simmer in chicken or vegetable broth, enough to cover, until very soft and tender
- Cool for a few minutes, then place in blender with 2 Tablespoons of sour cream and blend until well mixed, adding more sour cream if desired
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Refrigerate until well chilled; serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with dill