With the winter months in full swing, that only means one thing – SOUP season and this Zucchini and Almond Soup Recipe is one not to miss.
Who doesn’t love about a nice warm bowl of soup to keep us going during our work days or to help us wind down in the evening. Green vegetables like zucchini are a great plant-based source of iron, alongside almonds being rich in iron and calcium.
Including a nice dollop of natural yoghurt provides us with some additional protein and calcium to top off this tummy-hugging dish and if training hard, it’s also important to remember to refuel and top up those carb stores by consuming 1-2 slices of wholegrain bread on the side.
If you’re feeling extra hungry why not try a cup of this soup alongside a sandwich of your choice.
Zucchini and Almond Soup
- Serves: 2 people
- Prep Time: 5-10minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Macronutrient Information (per serve / bread not included):
- 472kcal (1976KJ)
- 17.6g Protein
- 18.7g Carbs
- 34.1g Fat (4.1g of which saturates)
Macronutrient Information (per serve / bread included):
- 516kcal (2158KJ)
- 19.1g Protein
- 25.7g Carbs
- 34.7g Fat (4.3g of which saturates)
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 1 large leek, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 80g flaked almonds
- 600ml vegetable stock (low salt)
- Pinch mixed herbs
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Natural Yoghurt to serve
Method:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, leek and zucchini and sauté for about 5 minutes or until they start to soften.
- Add most of the flaked almonds (reserving few for garnish), the vegetable stock, pinch of mixed herbs and some salt and pepper.
- Bring boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool a little before blending until smooth.
- Reheat over a low heat. Season to taste and top each bowl with generous serving of natural yoghurt and the remaining flaked almonds.
- Enjoy with slice of wholegrain bread.
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