Creamy Zucchini & Basil Zuppa Recipe

Name: Creamy Zucchini & Basil Zuppa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 12 lb green onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 cups diced zucchini, about 1/2 inch cubes,use young zucchini (DO NO PEEL); 1 cup chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon chicken soup base; 16 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, including liquid; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced,1/2 inch cubes; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup fresh basil, lightly packed; ½ cup buttermilk; ½ cup whole milk, homogenized; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon Hungarian paprika

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 lb green onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 cups diced zucchini, about 1/2 inch cubes,use young zucchini (DO NO PEEL)
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon chicken soup base
16 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, including liquid
1 medium potato, peeled and diced,1/2 inch cubes
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh basil, lightly packed
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup whole milk, homogenized
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon Hungarian paprika

1
In a heavy bottom cooking pot, add olive oil, green onions and garlic and sautee' for 3 minutes.
2
Add zucchini, 1/2 cup of chicken broth and chicken soup base and cook on medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add tomatoes, diced potatoes and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4
Add cilantro and basil and cook for 1 minute.
5
Puree' soup in a food processor or blender in batches and return to cooking pot.
6
Stir in buttermilk, whole milk, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
8
Adjust seasonings to taste.
9
Serve sprinkled with paprika.

1077

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 12 lb green onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 3 cups diced zucchini, about 1/2 inch cubes,use young zucchini (DO NO PEEL), and more.

Yes, Creamy Zucchini & Basil Zuppa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Zucchini & Basil Zuppa

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