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Zesty Zucchini Zoupa




Source of Recipe


mkDiva & Buny at rc


Recipe Introduction


From member mkDiva: This is a wonderful tomato-based soup that is packed full of flavor. I could eat it every day. I use shrimp in mine, but you can also use tiny turkey sausage balls! The great part about it, too, is that it can be used as a savory tomato sauce! To make it a sauce, I just omit the chicken broth and meat and let it reduce a little longer in the pot so it thickens. Tastes awesome spooned over chicken or turkey breast. Try doubling or tripling the recipe and store in the freezer for later use!


List of Ingredients




* 6 fresh vine-ripened Roma tomatoes, seeded and quartered
* 1 whole Vidalia onion, peeled and cut in small chunks
* 1 small (5-6 inch) zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
* 1/2 cup cauliflower (optional, but tastes great in this soup)
* 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1/2-1 cup of cooked medium peeled, deveined shrimp (get the raw kind and cook in advance)
* 1 cup white wine
* 1-2 cups low or no-sodium chicken broth (or water may be used instead)
* 1 tbsp crushed garlic
* 1 tbsp dry or 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
* 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend
* 1 tsp each: Mrs. Dash Original (optional), dry sweet basil, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional)



Recipe



In a 4 qt pot, on medium heat, saute garlic, cilantro and rest of dry ingredients with the wine. Reduce heat to low; simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/3 original amount (about 5 minutes).

Meanwhile, toss tomato and onion pieces into a blender and pulse to chop, then puree until well blended. Add tomato mixture to the pot with the wine and herbs. Let simmer slowly for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the pinkish color of the tomatoes turns red.

Gradually stir in chicken broth (or water) to desired consistency. This soup works well thick or thin. Add zucchini slices, mushrooms, cauliflower, and cooked shrimp (or turkey sausage). Simmer 10 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve immediately. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers. Makes 4-6 cups.