This is one of those fabulous 5-ingredient recipes that has changed my attitude towards vegetables! My kids love it and on a cold winter’s day with a warm baguette on the side, I score big points!
Instructions
- Melt butter in a soup pot. Saute all ingredients together except for the water x 10 mins.
- Add water. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered x 1 hr.
Recipe Notes
This recipe is higher in fats and proteins than carbohydrates. It scores a -6 on the Balance Factor. To add some calories and to make sure no one comes back looking for more food, serve with bread or crackers and cheese or pate or hummus and you will have all the micro and macro nutrients you need to provide a healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Basil Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g
Cholesterol 21mg
7%
Sodium 884mg
37%
Potassium 524mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 5g
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
13%
Vitamin C
62%
Calcium
4%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.