Zucchini & basil soup

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Recipe «Zucchini & basil soup» presented in category Recipes / Soups, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 500g chopped zucchini, 2 chopped peeled potatoes, 3 cups chichen consomme, 1/2 cup basil leaves, 1/3 cup cream , Sea salt & pepper, 2 tsp sour cream, 2 tsp chopped roasted hazelnuts , Finely grated lemon rind, Basil leaves, extra.

Ingredients:

• 500g chopped zucchini 
• 2 chopped peeled potatoes 
• 3 cups chichen consomme 
• 1/2 cup basil leaves 
• 1/3 cup cream 
• Sea salt & pepper 
• 2 tsp sour cream 
• 2 tsp chopped roasted hazelnuts 
• Finely grated lemon rind 
• Basil leaves, extra 

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan add 500g chopped zucchini, 2 chopped peeled potatoes and 3 cups chicken consomme, bring to the boil, simmer for 8-10 mins or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup basil leaves.
2. Place in food processor, blend until smooth. Return to saucepan, add 1/3 cup cream, sea salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
3. Spoon soup into bowls. Top with 2 teaspoons sour cream, 2 teaspoons chopped roasted hazelnuts, a little finely grated lemon rind and extra basil leaves.