Zucchini-Buttermilk Soup with Watercress Pesto Recipe

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Zucchini-Buttermilk Soup with Watercress Pesto
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Directions:

  1. To prepare the soup, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add leek and celery; sauté 4 minutes. Add zucchini; sauté 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until zucchini is very tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Place half of zucchini mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a medium bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining zucchini mixture. Stir in buttermilk, salt, and pepper.
  2. To prepare pesto, place watercress and remaining ingredients in blender; process until smooth (add more water if necessary). Drizzle pesto over the soup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.08 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.76g 4%
Cholesterol 1.47mg 0%
Sodium 635.74mg 26%
Potassium 561.24mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.54g 5%
Sugars 2.91g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.37g 5%
Protein 4.88g 10%
Vitamin C 35.5mg 59%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 70.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.6 Kcal (224 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.57g 4%
Cholesterol 0.84mg 0%
Sodium 362.22mg 26%
Potassium 319.77mg 12%
Total Carbs 7.71g 5%
Sugars 1.66g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 5%
Protein 2.78g 10%
Vitamin C 20.2mg 59%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 40mg 7%

* 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

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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