Recipe: Italian Zucchini Soup

Name: Soupe de courgettes italienne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: 1 kg de courgettes de pays1 oignon ciselé50 g de beurre1 L de bouillon de poule maison1 L d'eau2 œufs3 cuillères à soupe de parmesan fraichement râpé2 cuillères à soupe de basilic hachésel et poivre

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Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Total 50 min

Servings 6 serv.

Ingredients for 6 servings

1 kg of local zucchini
1 sliced onion
50 g of butter
1 L of homemade chicken broth
1 L of water
2 eggs
3 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan
2 tablespoons of chopped basil
salt and pepper

Step-by-step directions

1- Cut the zucchini into 5 mm slices. Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently melt the onion in it for 5 minutes, add the zucchini and let them sweat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, they should be lightly golden.

2- Add the broth and water, both cold. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

3- Pass everything through a food mill or blender and return to the saucepan.

4- Before serving: bring to a boil.

5- In the bottom of the soup tureen place the lightly beaten eggs, the parmesan, the basil. Whisk everything together while slowly pouring the boiling soup over it.

6- Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately. Serve grated parmesan on the side.