Creamy Zucchini Soup With Basil Recipe

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Creamy Zucchini Soup With Basil
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Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini and cook another 2 minutes; then add chicken or vegetable broth and 1 cup basil leaves.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 20 minutes.
  5. Purée the soup in batches in a blender.
  6. Pour the soup through a strainer into a bowl, using a ladle to push any solid bits through.
  7. Add 2 tablespoon. crème fraîche and 1/4 teaspoon. chili powder. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Divide soup among bowls and garnish each with some crème fraîche, a sprinkle of chili powder, and a few basil leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 154.16 Kcal (645 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.61g 13%
Cholesterol 2.22mg 1%
Sodium 570.99mg 24%
Potassium 1302.35mg 28%
Total Carbs 9.56g 3%
Sugars 0.16g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 9.98g 20%
Vitamin C 78.7mg 131%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 88.7mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 30.15 Kcal (126 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.68g 13%
Cholesterol 0.43mg 1%
Sodium 111.67mg 24%
Potassium 254.7mg 28%
Total Carbs 1.87g 3%
Sugars 0.03g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 12%
Protein 1.95g 20%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 131%
Iron 0.5mg 14%
Calcium 17.4mg 9%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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