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Tomato and Zucchini Soup
Soup is truly the perfect way to get a good dose of vegetables. There are so many delicious soups out there, but this one is definitely one of my favorites. Do you think it will make it to your favorites list too?
The Power of Vegetables
Did you know that vegetables contain more vitamins than fruit? With this creamy tomato and zucchini soup, you’re giving your body exactly what it needs. And a well-filled vegetable soup is so much tastier than a vitamin pill 😉
Ingredients
For 4 servings
For the base:
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 garlic clove (pressed)
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (400 grams)
- about 500 ml water
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- ½ onion (chopped)
- pepper and salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp parsley
- olive oil (for cooking)
Optional, for extra filling:
- meatballs
- extra zucchini (diced into small pieces)
- other vegetables (as desired)
Preparation
Heat a splash of olive oil in a soup pot and sauté the onion and garlic. Add the tomato paste and sauté briefly; this is to deglaze the tomato paste.
Then, add the diced tomatoes/zucchini/water/bouillon cube/salt/pepper/parsley. Bring everything to a boil and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
Puree the soup with an immersion blender.
In principle, the soup is now ready unless you want to add extra filling. If so, add the extra filling and let it simmer on low heat until the filling reaches the desired doneness.
Tip: This soup is best when it has been in the refrigerator for a day or has been frozen.