Zucchini & Basil Soup Recipe

A fresh and flavoursome soup. Enjoy on its own as a free food snack or serve as an entrée to a main meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg small zucchini halved lengthways
• 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic – crushed
• 1/3 cup roughly chopped basil leaves
• Roughly a litre of chicken or vegetable stock

Method:

1. Lightly spray a non-stick fry pan with oil and heat over a medium-high heat.
2. Sauté onion until becomes translucent.
3. Add the zucchini & garlic and stir fry for approximately 10 mins or until zucchini starts to soften.
4. Transfer to a stock pot or deep saucepan.
5. Add the stock and bring mixture to the boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 – 20 mins or until zucchini is tender.
7. Stir in chopped basil leaves.
8. Blend or puree the soup till smooth and season to taste.
9. Re-heat and serve.