Creamy Broccoli-Zucchini Soup

with Croutons
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Creamy Broccoli-Zucchini Soup
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Health Score:
86 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
Calories:
252
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Broccoli is rich in fiber, protein and vitamin C while zucchini adds vitamins like A and E to this soup.

Whole wheat noodles taste delicious in this dish.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie252 cal.(12 %)
Protein10 g(10 %)
Fat17 g(15 %)
Carbohydrates16 g(11 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3.8 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E1.7 mg(14 %)
Vitamin K158.9 μg(265 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin3.2 mg(27 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate56 μg(19 %)
Pantothenic acid1.6 mg(27 %)
Biotin7.2 μg(16 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C92 mg(97 %)
Potassium541 mg(14 %)
Calcium224 mg(22 %)
Magnesium44 mg(15 %)
Iron1.7 mg(11 %)
Iodine27 μg(14 %)
Zinc1.2 mg(15 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.2 g
Uric acid84 mg
Cholesterol35 mg
Complete sugar10 g

Ingredients

for
2
For the soup
6 ozs Broccoli
4 ozs Zucchini
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1 tsp Canola oil
10 ozs Vegetable broth
7 ozs milk
2 Tbsps Sour cream
salt
freshly ground pepper
mint
Dill
For the croutons
1 slice Toast
1 Tbsp Garlic butter
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

For the soup: Rinse broccoli and zucchini. Cut zucchini into cubes. Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Heat oil in a pot, add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add broccoli, zucchini, a little mint and dill. Sauté for about 5 minutes while stirring.

2.

Pour in broth and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in half of the milk, bring to a boil and puree. Stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining milk in a small pot and whip into a froth.

3.

For the croutons: Cut the bread into cubes and fry in a pan with butter.

4.

Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with frothy milk, dill and mint. Serve with croutons.

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