A great alternative to wheat-based pasta is zucchini noodles.When you want to enjoy classic dishes like pasta or soup, zoodles are a great solution.You will need to make zoodles yourself using either a spiralizer or julienne peeler.You can use raw or cooked zoodles to make many different kinds of soups.
Step 1: A spiralizer can be used.
The fastest and easiest tool to use is this one.It is the largest and most expensive.If you want to use it, wash it and slice it open.The zucchini should be placed next to the blade.The zucchini will be cut in half in ten seconds.There are stores that sell cookware and small kitchen appliances.You can place an order online.You can buy a handheld spiralizer if you have little kitchen space.The quality of the zoodles won't be as consistent as the cheaper ones, but it will still get the job done.
Step 2: A julienne peeler can be used.
It will take a bit more time to get zucchini noodles when you use a peeler.If you like delicate noodles, you may prefer using this tool.Cut the ends off of your vegetable.The zoodles can be created by rotating the vegetable against the blade.If you don't pay attention, you can easily cut yourself with a julienne peeler.At any store that sells kitchen utensils, you can buy one of these tools.
Step 3: A mandoline is used.
They are large and easy to slice.They are extremely sharp, so be careful and always wear a safety guard.Put the ends of your zucchini into the plastic holder.Push the plastic holder from one end to the other.The rest of the work will be done by the sharp blade.Most stores that sell kitchen utensils sell mandolines.The sharpness of a mandoline is not underestimated.Use caution.
Step 4: There are pre-packaged zoodles.
Whole Foods is one of the grocery stores that is starting to carry pre-packaged zoodles.Pre-packaged zoodles may be a good option if you want to test out the taste before committing to buying an expensive tool.Pre-packaged zoodles can be found in the noodle section.They may be found in the refrigerated section of the produce area.
Step 5: Leave them raw.
Don't cook zoodles if you prefer noodles that are crisp.Simply combine them with the warm ingredients and serve them immediately.Your zoodles will have a similar quality to al dente noodles, because the heat from the broth will quickly heat up the thin slices of zucchini.This is the easiest and most versatile way to make zoodle soup.Prepare the soup you want, ladle it over your zoodles.
Step 6: You can microwave them.
This technique is quick and easy for those who prefer softer noodles.You can put your zoodles in a microwave safe dish.Cook them for a while.If you are cooking a lot of zoodles, you may need to cook them for longer.In 30 second intervals, do it so that the zoodles are not over cooked.You can combine them with your soup.
Step 7: Take the zoodles and cook them.
It is a great option if you don't have a microwave or prefer your stovetop.Add some olive oil to the pan.Add the zoodles and cook them for 1-2 minutes.Remove them from the heat and serve them with your soup.
Step 8: They should be boiled.
The noodle will be soft.Bring a pot of water to boil, add the zoodles and let them boil for about a minute.You would do the same thing with traditional noodles if you removed them from heat.You can combine them with the soup of your choice.
Step 9: You should make your zoodles.
Remove the three zucchini.Take the ends off of each one.You can reduce the zucchini to a pile of zoodles by using your spiralizer, julienne peeler or mandoline.The zoodles should be divided into six bowls.For now, set these aside.You can remove the skin from the zucchini if you prefer.The majority of people leave their skin on.
Step 10: In a pot, cook the onion, celery, and garlic.
Put olive oil in a large pot and heat it up.Add the onions and garlic to the pot.When you cook them together, make sure they are tender and the onions are translucent.
Step 11: Chicken, carrots, and spices should be added to the pot.
If you want to incorporate the ingredients, pour the chicken soup into the pot.Add the carrots and chicken.Continue to stir.Take out the basil, oregano and thyme.To make it taste better, add salt and pepper to it.
Step 12: Bring it to a boil for 20 minutes.
Add all ingredients to the mixture.Reduce the heat to medium-low when you bring the mixture to a boil.When the vegetables are tender, cook the soup at this heat for about 20 minutes.
Step 13: Don't serve the zoodles if you ladle the soup over them.
Once the vegetables are tender, remove the soup from the heat.Add more salt and pepper if you want.The soup mixture should be ladled over each bowl of zoodles.The soup should be served immediately.