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Chilled Zucchini-Basil Soup

Email Recipe  |   Print   Posted: July 21, 2008

Contributor: Ashley Hightower

Makes 4-6 serving(s)

+ Ingredients

 

2 pounds zucchini, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups water, divided
1/3 cup packed basil leaves

+ Directions

Coarsely chop zucchini.

Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3- to 4-quarts heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped zucchini and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

Add 3 cups water and simmer, partially covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.

Purée soup with basil in 2 batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids).

Season soup with salt and pepper. Chill for several hours or overnight.

Serve alone or with your favorite bread.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 69
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 120 mg

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