Zucchini-Buttermilk Soup With Watercress Pesto Recipe

Name: Zucchini-Buttermilk Soup With Watercress Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup:; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup chopped leek; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 5 cups chopped zucchini (about 1 1/4 pounds); 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup fat-free buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pesto:; 1/2 cup watercress leaves; 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil

Servings: persons

Soup:
Cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped leek
1/2 cup chopped celery
5 cups chopped zucchini (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pesto:
1/2 cup watercress leaves
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil

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To prepare the soup, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek and celery; saute 4 minutes. Add zucchini; saute 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until zucchini is very tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Place half of zucchini mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a medium bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining zucchini mixture. Stir in buttermilk, salt, and pepper.
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To prepare pesto, place watercress and remaining ingredients in blender; process until smooth (add more water if necessary). Drizzle pesto over the soup.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup:, Cooking spray, 1/2 cup chopped leek, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Zucchini-Buttermilk Soup With Watercress Pesto 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.

Zucchini-Buttermilk Soup With Watercress Pesto

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