Basil & Zucc Soup

Name: Basil & Zucc Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 6 medium zucchini, finely chopped; 3 cups water; 2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 13 cup chopped fresh basil

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 medium zucchini, finely chopped
3 cups water
2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

1

Heat the butter and oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion and garlic, sir over a medium heat for about 2 minutes or until the onion is soft.
2

Stir in all the other ingredients-except the basil- bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
3

Stir in the basil.
4

Blend or process the mixture until smooth.
5

Return to the pan and reheat.
6

Serve topped with sour cream, paprika, and extra basil leaves if you wish.