Quick and Flavorful Zucchini Basil Soup

Zucchini puree soup is light, hearty, aromatic and delicious. Zucchini puree soup, the great thing about it is not only the excellent combination of flavors — zucchini and green basil, but also the fact that it cooks quickly. Just 20 minutes and zucchini soup will appear on your table — light, hearty, aromatic and very tasty. Bon appetit!
cook time: 20 min
Ava Prescott
Quick and Flavorful Zucchini Basil Soup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

44
Calories
4g
Fat
2g
Carbs
1g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 3 clove
Olive oil 5 tbsp
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Water 1.2 l
Leek 250 g
Basil (fresh basil leaves) 55 g
Celery stalk 170 g
Young zucchini 700 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Cut the zucchini, leeks, and celery stalks into small pieces. Chop the garlic.

Step 2

Step 2
Heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan. Add leeks and celery. Season with salt and simmer, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add olive oil if necessary.

Step 3

Step 3
Add garlic and simmer, stirring, for about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Step 4
Add zucchini and simmer, stirring, for 1 minute.

Step 5

Step 5
Add 25 g fresh basil leaves, mix thoroughly.

Step 6

Step 6
Add 1.2 liters of water to vegetables. Bring to a boil, cover the pan and simmer over moderate heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini becomes soft but does not lose color.

Step 7

Step 7
Turn off the stove and using a blender in a saucepan, chop the vegetables coarsely or finely, as you prefer. Add another 25-30 g of fresh basil leaves salt and black pepper to taste, 1 tbsp. olive oil, juice of one lemon and beat the puree soup again with a blender.

Step 8

Step 8
Pour the puree soup into portioned bowls, add a few drops of olive oil on top and sprinkle with pieces of cheese, garnish with a basil leaf. Bon appetit!

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