Zucchini Soup with Future Fresh Genovese Basil
Ingredients
- FUTURE FRESH GENOVESE BASIL
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ pounds sliced zucchini ( about 3 med-large zucchini)
- 2 cups water or veggie stock
- ¾ tsp salt, more to taste
- cracked pepper to taste
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- garnish: plain yogurt or sour cream ( optional)
Procedure
- In a medium pot, heat oil over med-high heat. Add onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Add chopped garlic, turn heat to medium-low, and continue sauteing for 3-4 minutes, until garlic is fragrant and golden.
- Add sliced zucchini and water ( or stock), salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer over high heat, cover, turn the heat down to med-low, and simmer 15 minutes, giving a stir halfway through.
- After 15 minutes check to see that zucchini is translucent and fork-tender. Blend in batches until very smooth, adding the fresh basil directly into the blender with the soup–being careful to cover blender lid with a kitchen towel, holding down firmly, to prevent a blender explosion. See note.
- Return to the pot. Stir in vinegar, adjust salt if necessary.
- Serve in bowls, garnish with basil ribbons. For extra richness add a swirl of plain yogurt or sour cream.
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