ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH HERBED CREAM

Zucchini Soup with Herbed Cream image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c sour cream (light, if preferred)
4 tsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 tsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp pepper
3 c vegetable broth

Steps:

1. Stir the sour cream, 1 tsp. basil, 1 tsp. oregano in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Heat the oil in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender. Add the zucchini and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
3. Add the broth, remaining basil and oregano, and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Place one-third of the zucchini mixture into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth (use a kitchen towel over the top to prevent leakage). Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Repeat the process twice more with the remaining zucchini mixture. Return all of the pureed mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until hot. Place one tbsp. of the sour cream mixture on top of each bowl of soup.