BASIL AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

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Green....Green...cool..cool. these words come to mind when the dark green basil leaves are blended with the light green zucchini slices.This soup is very low in calories as there is no stock,onlyy the juice of the zucchini and a bit of water. Now this soup is decidedly "basilish",if it is too much for your taste feel free to...

Provided by billy haze

Categories     Other Soups

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

EQUIPMENT:BLENDER,FOOD PROCESSOR,FOOD MILL OR SIEVE
6 c sliced zucchini
1/2 c fresh basil leaves,about 20
3 c water
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp lemon juice,fresh squeezed,
1/2 c low-fat yogurt or sour cream,to garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Place zucchini and basil leaves in 3 quart saucepan with water.Add salt.Bring to a boil,reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Remove the saucepan from the heat,add lemon juice and allow the vegetables to cool before placing in food processor or blender to puree,or putting thru a food mill or sieve
  • 3. Chill well-at least 1 hour or longer.
  • 4. Chill the serving bowls.Garnish each cup or bowl of soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

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