Directions:

• Slice 3 zucchinis and set a few slices aside for decorating.
• Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a soup pot, add sliced onion and garlic and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes until onion is soft.

• Add sliced zucchini and cubed potatoes, and continue cooking on low for 5-6 minutes.

• Add chicken broth and water, mix the soup, turn up the heat to medium high and bring it to a boil.
• Season with salt and pepper, cover the lid and cook on low for 15-20 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

• Puree the soup in a blender and return it back into the pot.  Add half & half if desired and heat the soup through. (This step is optional.)
• Fry the zucchini slices that you have set aside in a small amount of olive oil and place them on a paper towel to get rid of any oil.

• Decorate each plate with fried zucchini slices and chopped dill or parsley.
• Serve with toasted bread slices.  Enjoy!

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Zucchini Soup

Servings: 8

Calories: 99kcal

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium zucchinis sliced
• 2-3 medium potatoes cubed
• 1 onion sliced
• 3 garlic cloves sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or dill, coarsely chopped (for garnishing)
• ½ cup half & half or sour cream, optional

Instructions

• Slice 3 zucchinis and set a few slices aside for decorating.
• Heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a soup pot, add sliced onion and garlic and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes until onion is soft.
• Add sliced zucchini and cubed potatoes, and continue cooking on low for 5-6 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and water, mix the soup, turn up the heat to medium high and bring it to a boil.
• Season with salt and pepper, cover the lid and cook on low for 15-20 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
• Puree the soup in a blender and return it back into the pot. Add half & half if desired and heat the soup through. (This step is optional.)
• Fry the zucchini slices that you have set aside in a small amount of olive oil and place them on a paper towel to get rid of any oil.
• Decorate each plate with fried zucchini slices and chopped dill or parsley.
• Serve with toasted bread slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3% | Vitamin C: 24.8% | Calcium: 4.8% | Iron: 11.4%