Zucchini Basil and Parmesan Soup

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Zucchini Basil and Parmesan Soup

This is so popular at my office that I often have to take a few more helpings for my colleagues! It’s quick to prepare with basic ingredients.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Serving size: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium brown onion, sliced

• 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped

• 3 medium sized zucchini, sliced

• 1 vegetable stock cube

• 1 cup firmly packed basil leaves

• 1 1/2 cups of water

• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• Salt to taste
  
  

Method

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the sliced onion till soft.

2. Add the garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes.

3. Add the sliced zucchini and sauté for 2 minutes.

4. Add the water ( it should just cover the zucchini slices).

5. Add the stock cubes and cook till the zucchini is soft. Turn off the heat.

6. Add basil and blend the soup with a stick blender.

7. Add Parmesan, pepper and salt.

8. Serve hot with crusty bread.