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Zucchini Soup

Courtesy of:
Raquel Pereira MS RD LD


Ingredients:

  • 2 zucchinis
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dill (or basil)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ lemon, juice squeezed
Directions: 
  1. Slice the zucchini and the tomatoes (1/2 inch thick).
  2. Heat the oil with the dill, salt and black pepper.
  3. Add the zucchini and tomatoes and cover to cook in medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Blend this vegetable mixture with the vegetable broth in blender until smooth.
  5. Return it to the pan and heat it up again, adding the water and the cheese, let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice last. Serve it warm.

 


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
(146g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168
Total Fat 11.7g

Saturated Fat 3.8g
    

Cholesterol 17.7mg

Total Carbohydrate 8.3g
    
Dietary Fiber 1.9g
    
Sugars 5.1g

Protein 8.5g

Sodium 669.5mg


Exchanges per Serving
1 vegetable
1 medium-fat meat
1 fat


 

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with whole grain bread and meat/poultry/fish/pork for a great complete meal!

 

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