Fresh Basil And Zucchini Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 lbs zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup basil, loosely packed, washed & stemmed
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt or 1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup creme fraiche, divided
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• chili powder, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
• 2 add onion & cook until translucent, about 5 minute.
• 3 add zucchini & cook another 2 minute.
• 4 add chicken broth & basil.
• 5 reduce heat to a simmer & cook for 20 minute.
• 6 puree soup with an immersion blender, or in a blender, in batches.
• 7 add 2 t yogurt/or other, & chili powder.
• 8 season with salt to taste.
• 9 reheat gently.
• 10 divide soup among bowls.
• 11 garnish each with a dollop of yogurt/or other, & a sprinkle of chili powder.