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Zucchini Basil Soup with Lemon

Graig Fear
4 from 21 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 108 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped into cubes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed basil
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Additional Seasonings, Optional and to Taste

  • Salt and pepper
  • Basil leaves, chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Sour cream, dollop
  • Yogurt, dollop

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a medium-sized stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add garlic and saute for another minute or two, stirring frequently.
  • Add zucchini and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add chicken broth and lemon zest, bring to a boil and quickly reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer until zucchini are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add basil and stir in.
  • Puree well with an immersion blender. Alternatively, transfer small batches to a blender, blend well and return to stock pot.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve hot or chilled in individual bowls and add any additional seasonings, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 722mgPotassium: 715mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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