Zucchini Soup Recipe

Name: Zucchini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion; 3 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped; 3 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth or 3 cups water; 1 large egg; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (I use 1/2 cup); ¼ cup minced fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried); ¼ cup minced fresh basil (2 tsp dried); coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices bread, toasted

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion
3 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped
3 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth or 3 cups water
1 large egg
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (I use 1/2 cup)
¼ cup minced fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried)
¼ cup minced fresh basil (2 tsp dried)
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bread, toasted

1
Heat the oil in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, add the onion and zucchini and saute until tender, about 6 minutes.
3
Add broth or water to cover and simmer 30 minutes, until the zucchini is soft enough to puree.
4
Using a food processor, or an immersion blender, puree.
5
If using a food processor, pour the soup back into the saucepan over medium heat.
6
I use a blender.
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Place some of the liquid in blender, cover with cloth and puree.
8
Pour into a bowl and repeat until done.
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Don't place too much in the blender at a time.
10
In a mixing bowl, whick together the egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and basil.
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Then whisk the mixture (mine is very thick) into the hot soup.
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If it looks as though it's curdling, you haven't done anything wrong.
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This is how it's supposed to look.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Serve with toast.
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Note: You can't make this ahead.
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Prepare it just before serving.

420

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium red onion, 3 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped, 3 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth or 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Soup 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 Soup

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