Ingredients for - Zucchini Tomato Soup II

1. Zucchini, sliced 1 pound
2. Salt 2 teaspoons
3. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
4. Onions, chopped 2
5. Garlic, minced 2 cloves
6. Chicken broth 4 cups
7. Tomato, chopped 1 large
8. Lemon juice 2 teaspoons
9. White sugar ½ teaspoon
10. Dried oregano ½ teaspoon
11. Dried basil ½ teaspoon
12. Dried parsley ½ teaspoon
13. Ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon
14. Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon
15. Hot pepper sauce ¼ teaspoon
16. Salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Zucchini Tomato Soup II

1 . Stage

In a large colander, sprinkle salt over zucchini slices. Let stand 30 minutes to drain then pat dry.

2 . Stage

In a stockpot, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Sautee zucchini onion and garlic in the hot oil for about 10 minutes or until onions are translucent. Stir in the chicken broth and tomato; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon and puree them in a blender or food processor.

3 . Stage

Return the pureed vegetables to the stockpot and stir in the lemon juice, sugar, oregano, basil, parsley and nutmeg. Season with Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.