Zucchini and Basil Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 7 ½ cups zucchini, diced

• ⅔ cup white onion, finely diced

• 8 cloves raw garlic, minced

• 1 cup fresh basil

• 3 ¾ cups water

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• ½ tsp chili flakes

• 2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

• Kosher salt, use as needed

Procedure:

• Heat saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil, diced white onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.

• Add diced zucchini, cook for 5 minutes. Add water and season with salt.

• Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then add basil and process until smooth.

• To serve, ladle soup into 6 warm bowls. Garnish with olive oil, fresh ground black pepper and parmesan.

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