Zucchini & Rice Soup

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Zucchini & Rice Soup

 

Recipe By : Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special, page 59

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Moosewood: Daily Special

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups chopped onions

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups chopped zucchini

6 cups Garlic Stock

(see separate recipe)

1 cup cooked brown rice -- up to 1 1/2

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

(2 teaspoons dried) *

salt and round black pepper -- to taste

1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

chopped fresh parsley -- (optional)

 

*If using dried basil, add it to the pot with the zucchini. Sauteing the

dried herb will enhance the final flavor of the soup.

 

Serves 4 to 6. Yields 9 to 10 cups. Total time: 30 minutes

 

If you have cooked rice and Garlic Stock on hand, this soup is a snap to

prepare. If not, you can cook the rice in a separate pot while you prepare

the soup-minus the rice. By the time the soup is prepared, the rice will

be tender and ready to stir in. The rice adds body and rounds out the

texture of this simple and flavorful soup: we offer a range, so make the

soup as thick as you like.

 

Zucchini & Rice Soup can also be pureed and served as a luscious, smooth

soup. Either way, it's perfect for a light lunch or full-course meal when

paired with a sharper-tasting salad.

 

In a soup pot, saute the onions in the oil on medium-high heat until golden

brown, about 8 minutes. Add the zucchini and saute until just tender,

about 4 minutes. Add the stock and cooked rice, cover, and bring to a

simmer. Add the fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and

gently simmer for 10 minutes.

 

Serve topped with grated cheese and, if desired, a sprinkling of chopped

parsley.

 

Per 12.5-ounce serving: 126 Calories, 4.6 g Protein, 3.8 g Fat, 19.4 g

Carbohydrates, 1.4 g Saturated fatty acids, 4 mg Cholesterol, 296 mg

Sodium, 1.8 g Total dietary fiber

 

 

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