Zucchini Soup Recipe
What to do with all that Italian squash? Zuppa..Soup! The light refreshing taste is a summer favorite in my family. For a different twist...add a scrambled egg to boiling soup for Squash Egg Drop Soup.
Ingredients
- 2 green zucchini approx. 7 inches long, diced
- 1 yellow zucchini approx. 7 inches long,diced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 box (32 oz) chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablesoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- Rinse zucchini to be sure it is free from dirt/grit
- slice lenghtwise, then slice each section into 4 strips and dice
- Set aside
- In a pot, add olive oil and saute garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes until onion begins to appear transparent
- Add zucchini and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add salt and basil continue to cook another 5 minutes until zucchini begins to cook through
- Add broth and water
- Stir
- Add garlic powder.
- Bring to a boil, and adjust salt to taste, if needed
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until zucchini is cooked through
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
---|---|
Serving Size 521g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 96 | |
Calories from Fat 44 | 46% |
Total Fat 4.98g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 0.94g | 4% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
Sodium 1557mg | 65% |
Potassium 604mg | 17% |
Total Carbs 8.51g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
Sugars 3.36g | 2% |
Protein 5.8g | 9% |