Zucchini Soup with Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup basil leaves, finely chopped
2 slices country bread , in 1/2 dice salt and pepper soup: 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 celery ribs
3 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper
8 small basil leaves

Directions:

Croutons: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Stir in the chopped basil, then add the bread cubes and toss to coat.
Season the cubes with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until the bread cubes start to get lightly toasted and crispy, transfer to a plate.
Soup: In a large heavy saucepan, melt the butter in the olive oil.
Add the celery, onion, bay leaf and thyme and cook over low heat stirring occasionally until the onion is soft, about 20 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium.
Stir in the zucchini and stock, season with salt and pepper and simmer until the zucchini is soft, about 10 minutes.
Discard the bayleaf.
Puree the soup in batches in the blender until smooth.
Return the soup to the saucepan and heat until warmed through.
Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with croutons and basil leaves and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	71.85 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.96g	6%
Cholesterol	10.44mg	3%
Sodium	155.9mg	6%
Potassium	99.75mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.31g	2%
Sugars	2.13g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	1%
Protein	3.22g	6%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	9.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.43 Kcal (299 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.93g	6%
Cholesterol	10.38mg	3%
Sodium	154.99mg	6%
Potassium	99.16mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.27g	2%
Sugars	2.12g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	1%
Protein	3.21g	6%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	9.3mg	1%

* 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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