Perfect for the summer and quick to make. If you enjoy gazpacho or any other cold soups, you’ll love this. Zucchini combines with tomato, mint, basil, and a touch of lemon juice for a fresh tasting soup.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 fresh tomato, seeded and chopped
- 4 cups water
- 6 sprigs fresh mint, divided
- 3 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
Directions
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 2
Pour water into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 4 sprigs of mint and zucchini. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove mint.
Step 3
Stir together cornstarch and cold water and add to the soup. Increase heat to medium and whisk cornstarch mixture so soup thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 4
Chill soup in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours. Before serving, add lemon juice and garnish with remaining mint, basil, and remaining olive oil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 163 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
Sodium65mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C42mg | 210% |
Calcium62mg | 5% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium685mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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