Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook another 2 minutes; then add chicken broth and 1 cup basil leaves. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
- Purée the soup in batches in a blender. Pour the soup through a strainer into a bowl, using a ladle to push any solid bits through. Add 2 tbsp. crème fraîche and 1/4 tsp. chili powder. Season with salt to taste.
- Divide soup among bowls and garnish each with some crème fraîche, a sprinkle of chili powder, and a few basil leaves.
- The Twist: Dress It Up. We love the simplicity of this soothing, mild soup, but to make it a little fancier, skip garnishing the soup with crème fraîche, chili powder, and basil in step 3, and instead halve 1 roasted red bell pepper, removing seeds and stem. Slice half into ribbons. Put the other half in a blender and purée with 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream. Strain into a bowl, then drizzle over soup. Top with bell pepper ribbons and toasted pine nuts.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 616.64 Kcal (2582 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 309.84 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 34.43g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 8.88mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 2283.95mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 5209.39mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbs | 38.25g | 13% | |
| Sugars | 0.64g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.99g | 48% | |
| Protein | 39.9g | 80% | |
| Vitamin C | 314.9mg | 525% | |
| Iron | 9.9mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 355mg | 35% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 30.15 Kcal (126 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 15.15 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.68g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 111.67mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 254.7mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.87g | 13% | |
| Sugars | 0.03g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.59g | 48% | |
| Protein | 1.95g | 80% | |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 525% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 17.4mg | 35% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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