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Puréed Zucchini Soup with Basil Oil and Ricotta

Vegetarian Times Issue: November 1, 2004   p.84

Recipe adapted from The Flavors of Southern Italy by Erica De Mane (John Wiley and Sons, April 2004).  

Directions

  1. To make Basil Oil: In small pan of boiling water, blanch basil leaves for about 30 seconds. Transfer leaves to colander, and rinse with cold water. Squeeze basil, and put in food processor. Add olive oil, and process until puréed. Pour into small bowl.
  2. To make Soup: Warm oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and celery; cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, 3 or 4 minutes. Add garlic, zucchini, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini begins to soften, 2 to 4 minutes. 
  3. Add stock, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Put soup in food processor, and purée until smooth. Return to pot; add lemon juice, and add extra pepper, if needed.
  5. In small bowl, mix ricotta with just enough milk to thin to consistency of yogurt. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top with dollop of ricotta mixture, and drizzle with 1 teaspoon basil oil or more as desired.

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ingredient list

Serves 6

    Basil Oil
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    Soup
  • 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 lb. small, tender zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1 cup skim-milk or whole-milk ricotta
  • 1/4 cup 1% or whole milk

Nutritional Information

Per SERVING:

Calories 150
Protein 5g
Total fat 10g
Carbs 11g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 270mg
Fiber 2g
Sugars 5g
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