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SOUPS
Zucchini- Fresh Oregano Soup
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Zucchini-
Fresh Oregano Soup |
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Equally good hot
or cold...
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2
Tbs |
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unsalted butter |
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1
Tbs |
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olive oil |
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1
medium |
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yellow onion, finely chopped |
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1¾
lbs |
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zucchini, sliced |
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3½
cups |
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chicken stock (or broth) |
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2
Tbs |
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finely chopped fresh oregano |
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½
tsp |
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salt |
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¼
tsp |
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finely ground pepper |
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½
cup |
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half
and half cream |
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1
Tbs |
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finely chopped fresh oregano for garnish |
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1 |
In a 3-quart
saucepan, heat butter and oil. Add onion and
sauté over low heat, stirring occasionally,
until translucent. Add zucchini and continue
sautéing for 2 minutes. |
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Add stock
and 2 Tbs. oregano and bring to simmer. Cover
and cook for 30 minute, or until tender. |
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3 |
For a coarse
texture, pulse soup in a food processor fitted
with the steel blade. For a fine texture, puree
in a blender. |
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4 |
Return to
saucepan. Add salt and pepper. Add half and
half. Taste for seasoning. Garnish with
remaining oregano and serve. |
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Servings: 6 |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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122.56 |
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Calories From Fat (63%) |
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77.73 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
8.84g |
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14% |
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Saturated Fat 4.27g |
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21% |
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Cholesterol
17.64mg |
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6% |
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Sodium
441.46mg |
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18% |
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Potassium
531.39mg |
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15% |
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Carbohydrates
8.38g |
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3% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.92g |
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12% |
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Sugar 3.20g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
5.46g |
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Protein
3.93g |
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8% |
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WW Points 2.5
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Cooking Tips |
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*Makes 6 cups or 4
bowls of soup. |
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**Try serving this
soup chilled rather than hot. Don't add the half and
half. Chill after processing and serve with a dollop of
nonfat plain yogurt. |
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Recipe Source |
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The Cuisine of California |
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality!- would
make it again. "We
used our leftover zucchini for this soup recipe. The ingredients
were easy- just had to pick up some fresh oregano. This was
DELICIOUS!! It would also be great served as a starter for a
dinner party."
-San
Diego, CA
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