Zucchini-Pear Soup Recipe


Submitted by dihart0007

Makes 3 servings


Main course or appetizer, which can be served hot or cold.

Ingredients
1 1/2 tbs. olive oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1/2 medium onion, peeled and diced
1/2 medium potato, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
1 salt
1 pepper
2 medium zucchini, trimmed and diced
1 pear, peeled, cored & diced
2 c. chicken broth
Directions
  1. Put oil in large skillet over medium heat

  2. When oil is hot, cook carrot, onion, potato & thyme with a healthy sprinkling of salt and pepper

  3. Do not brown the vegetables

  4. When onion is softened, about five minutes, add zucchini and continue to cook until everything is tender, 10 to 15 minutes

  5. Add pear and cook until it has softened, about five minutes

  6. Add liquid and bring to a boil

  7. Taste and adjust seasoning

  8. Cool mixture, then puree.

  9. Serve cold or reheat and serve hot

  10. Garnish with mint if desired.

Categories

Vegetables, Main Dish, Saute, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 418.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
177
Calories from Fat
72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.0g
12%
Saturated Fat
1.2g
6%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
591mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates
22.2g
7%
Dietary Fiber
4.5g
18%
Sugars
8.7g
Protein
6.0g
Vitamin A 55% Vitamin C 56%
Calcium 5% Iron 8%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin B6
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
  • High in sugar
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