Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 pounds zucchini, sliced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk (can also use whole milk, half and half or whipping cream)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp (for garnish) – can use turkey bacon
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. When hot, add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is limp.
- Add zucchini, stock, onion flakes, nutmeg, white pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for around 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is very tender when pierced with a fork. Stir in basil, remove from heat, and cool slightly.
- Purée with an immersion blender, or put half of mixture into a blender and purée until smooth; put purée in a large mixing bowl and repeat with second half.
- Return to saucepan, stir in the milk and heat over medium heat until hot. Crumble one slice bacon into each serving; serve hot.
- Category: Soups, healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 10.9 g
- Sodium: 526.2 mg
- Fat: 20.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.1 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 26.4 mg