Creamy Zucchini Soup with Mixed Herbs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
9 cups (1-inch) sliced zucchini (about 2 1/2 lb)
5 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
16 (1/4-inch- thick) slices french bread baguette (about 4 oz)
cooking spray
1 garlic clove, halved
3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves
3 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and minced garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini, broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until zucchini is very tender. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place half of the zucchini mixture in a blender; cover tightly, and process until smooth. Pour pureed zucchini mixture into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining zucchini mixture. Place pureed zucchini mixture in pan. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.
Preheat oven to 400°.
Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Coat bread with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until toasted. Rub bread with cut sides of garlic clove.
Place parsley, tarragon, and chives in a small bowl. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Pour over parsley mixture; toss well.
Spoon 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls. Divide parsley mixture evenly over toasted bread slices. Top each serving with 2 bread slices. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.88 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.02g	3%
Sodium	490.92mg	20%
Potassium	1076.28mg	23%
Total Carbs	18.15g	6%
Sugars	4.31g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	11%
Protein	20.99g	42%
Vitamin C	60.9mg	101%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	165.6mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.89 Kcal (205 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.58g	3%
Sodium	141.28mg	20%
Potassium	309.74mg	23%
Total Carbs	5.22g	6%
Sugars	1.24g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	11%
Protein	6.04g	42%
Vitamin C	17.5mg	101%
Iron	1.4mg	28%
Calcium	47.7mg	17%

* 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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