Crazy Easy Zucchini Basil Soup (Low Fat, Vegan)
 
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Adapted from Lauren’s recipe. (Thanks, Lauren!)
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 + 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 large zucchini (2 pounds), trimmed and sliced
  • cooking spray (or saute with broth)
  • 4 cups veggie broth (no-salt-added homemade or low-sodium from the store) or water
  • ⅓ cup packed basil leaves
  • 1-2 handfuls baby spinach (optional, for extra-gorgeous green color)
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
Directions
  1. Coat a large, heavy pot with cooking spray. Saute onion and 4 cloves of garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add sliced zucchini and saute for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add vegetable broth and simmer, partly covered, for 15 minutes (zucchini should be tender).
  4. Remove from heat. Add 2 cloves chopped raw garlic, basil, spinach, and salt. Puree in the pot with an immersion blender, or in a regular blender in multiple batches.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
<b>Make it your own</b>
<i><u>Toppings</u></i>
Anything that adds a little extra texture or crunch would be delicious! Possibilities:
<ul><li>Lemony cashew cream and toasted sliced almonds (what I used)</li><li>Crushed whole-grain crackers or rice cakes</li><li>Popcorn</li><li>Toasted pine nuts</li><li>Vegan sour cream</li></ul>

<i><u>Mix-ins</u></i><ul><li>Fresh corn kernels (good!)</li><li>White beans (haven’t tried, but I bet would work well)</li></ul>
Nutrition Information
Calories: 58 Fat: 1g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 12g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 321mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 4g Cholesterol: omg
Recipe by Veggie Quest at https://www.veggie-quest.com/2013/08/crazy-easy-zucchini-basil-soup-low-fat/