Fresh Tomato Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium zucchini, cubed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 large tomatoes, cored
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh red chile pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir the zucchini and garlic in the skillet until lightly browned. remove from heat, and set aside.
• in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, onion, and chile pepper, leaving a few small chunks.
• in a large pot, mix the tomato puree and vegetable broth. season with tarragon, dill, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and mix in the zucchini and garlic. cover, and cook 45 minutes.