Ingredients
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2
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2
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2
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750
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6
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1
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4
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2
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Directions
Zucchini and Basil Soup, A quick-to-prepare, low fat, inexpensive and yummy soup, adapted from a recipe I found in the Australian magazine ‘New Idea’. Not sure exactly when, but I think from 2005; it’s one I cut out of the magazine some time ago, and have made several times since then. Like most soup recipes, it’s extremely verasatile: you can add other vegetables that you have on hand that need to be used. I’ve added baby spinach leaves that needed to be used, and on one occasion, I added a packet of lentils. If you add other vegetables, you will probably need to add more stock. BTW, 750g = 1 pounds., This made fro a tasty and easy meal. We have an over abundance of zucchini at the moment and some had gotten a little to large. So this was the perfect recipe to use some of them up.Only after serving did I realiseI missed the lemon juice and yogurt…but never mind it tasted refreshing and light without it., What a great zucchini soup – so nice to have a soup recipe that isn’t sweet and the basil gives gives it depth of flavor which could be an issue with zucchini. Right now I have lots of basil growing. I do use chicken broth but that is a personal preference. Greek yoghurt is a wonderful go along……thanks for a lovely recipe.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Saut the Onion in a Large Preferably Non-Stick Pan Over a Gentle Heat Until Softened but not Browned; Add the Potatoes and Cover and Cook Over a Gentle Heat. |
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2
Done
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Cut the Ends from the Zucchinis and Cut Into Thick Slices; Add to the Pan and Add Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to Taste and Cook, Covered, For About 5 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally. |
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3
Done
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Add the Vegetable Stock and Bring to the Boil; Simmer, Covered, For About 10 Minutes or Until the Zucchini Is Very Tender. |
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4
Done
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Stir in the Basil and the Garlic and Simmer For Another 5 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Remove from the Heat and Cool Slightly; Then Blend the Soup in a Blender or Food Processor. an Immersion Blender Is Undoubtedly the Easiest Way to Do This. |
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6
Done
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Reheat the Blended Soup and Stir in the Lemon Juice. |
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7
Done
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Serve With a Dollop of Cream or Greek Yoghurt and a Sprinkling of Finely Chopped Parsley, Shredded Basil or a Thin Slice of Lime in Each Bowl. |
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8
Done
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Notes: If You Don't Like Lemon, This Can Be Omitted. I Really Recommend Using Greek Yoghurt Rather Than Cream; It's Just So Deliciously Creamy! When Making This Soup, I've Used My Vegetable Stock Recipe #135453. |
