04/05/2023
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Light and Fresh Green Zucchini Soup
It is light, quick, fuss-free and easy. They also contain B vitamins, potassium and vitamin C. You maybe love them as zucchini as zoodles but pureed in this light soup is heavenly. This is a delicious and easy soup to make when you want something light and tasty and full of zucchi-ess.
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of fresh garlic, crushed
• 3 large zucchinis (courgette), chopped roughly
• 1 cup leafy greens (i.e. chard, spinach or kale), torn up (optional)
• 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable broth or vegetable stock concentrate
• sea salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Wash and prepare, chop and slice vegetables.
2. Heat oil in large pot and sauté over a low to medium heat until the onion and garlic are translucent.
3. Add in the zucchini and leafy greens; stir for a few minutes.
4. Add the vegetable stock and season to taste and bring to a boil then turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
5. Once cooked, use a stick blender and blend the soup to form a smoother texture or pour into a blender and blend smooth or leave chunky.
6. Garnish with coconut cream, greek yogurt, parsley or extra grated zucchini and serve immediately. (Garnish is optional)
Note: This soup will freeze easily and will store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Substitutions
• Onion – leeks, scallions, spring or brown onion
• Zucchini – golden zucchini, broccoli, peas