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Zucchini Pesto Soup
  • Ingredients
  • 3 pounds medium size zucchini
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup Classic Basil Pesto (page 17)
  • 1/3 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil sprigs (optional)
Directions
  1. Coarsely grate one zucchini and refrigerate
  2. Slice remaining zucchini into thin, crosswise slices
  3. Heat oil in a 5 to 6 quart saucepan, over medium- high heat
  4. Add onions, and cook, stirring often, until onions become translucent, about 10 minutes
  5. Add sliced zucchini and one cup of broth
  6. Bring to a boil over a high heat, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. In a blender or food processor, puree cooked zuc- chini mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency
  7. Return to pan and stir in remaining broth
  8. Heat until the mixture just boils, remove from heat and stir in pesto. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining zucchini and fresh basil sprigs
  9. Pass with freshly grated Parmesan
  10. Serves 6 to 8.


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