Zucchini Soup

 

Zucchini Soup

Easy and Healthy Zucchini Soup | Family Recipe,  Watch the video to learn how to properly cook vegetables to preserve vitamins.

INGREDIENTS:

7 small zucchini’s or approx 2 lbs

1 yellow flesh potato

1 onion peeled

1 chili pepper (optional)

1 teaspoon of dry oregano

1 teaspoon of dry parsley

1 cup of fresh basil

2 cloves of garlic squeezed

2 bouillon cubes either beef, chicken or vegetable

3 cups of water

6 tablespoons of olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Peel and cut onion, zucchini and yellow flesh potato into cubes.

2. Cut chili pepper into small pieces with seeds.

3. Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

4. Add onion and chili pepper. 

5. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent and tender - about 2-3 minutes.

6. Add 2 cloves of garlic squeezed mixed with onion and chili pepper.

7. Add cut potato and cook until soft. 

8. Add cut zucchini and simmer in low heat for 2-3 minutes until soft. 

9. Place 3 cups of water in a pot with bouillon cubes (chicken, beef or vegetable). 

10. Once the pot comes to a boil, add oregano and parsley.

11. When zucchini is tender, add fresh basil (1 cup) into the pot and turn off the heat.

12. Using a hand blender whirl around until the soup is smooth and creamy.

13. Sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano to taste if desired.

14. Enjoy!