Zucchini and Basil Soup
Zucchini is actually a fruit, but it is commonly used as a vegetable in cooking.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Zucchini
- 1 piece Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 4 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Basil leaves
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add sliced zucchini to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in chopped basil leaves. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.