Cream of Zucchini Soup (Crema De Calabacitas) Recipe

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Cream of Zucchini Soup (Crema De Calabacitas)
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Directions:

  1. Wash zucchini. Cut off stem ends, then cut into large pieces. Place in a saucepan. Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Cool zucchini in cooking liquid.
  2. Place zucchini, 1 cup cooking liquid and 2 Tablespoons cilantro in a blender; process until pureed.
  3. Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion. Cook until tender but not browned. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Add pureed zucchini mixture, evaporated milk and chicken broth. Stir to blend. Season with salt if needed. Stir over medium heat until soup comes to a boil.
  4. Serve at once or chill and serve cold. Garnish each serving with a few whole cilantro leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 74.8 Kcal (313 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.34g 10%
Cholesterol 17.32mg 6%
Sodium 226.32mg 9%
Potassium 130.71mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.98g 1%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 1%
Protein 1.15g 2%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 39.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 35.7 Kcal (149 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.03g 10%
Cholesterol 8.27mg 6%
Sodium 108.02mg 9%
Potassium 62.39mg 3%
Total Carbs 1.42g 1%
Sugars 0.1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 0.55g 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 14%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 18.8mg 4%

* 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

  • 2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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