Best-of-Summer Soup

The squashes of summer are featured in this quick, delicious, and great-looking soup that satisfies as a first course or main dish.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 green onions, ends trimmed

  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed

  • 1 tablespoon Safeway SELECT Verdi Olive Oil

  • 6 cups fat-skimmed vegetable or chicken broth

  • ¾ pound yellow or green zucchini or crookneck squash, ends trimmed, sliced thin

  • 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped

  • 1 pound Roma tomatoes, cored and chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • 2 tablespoons Safeway SELECT Verdi Balsamic Vinegar

  • ¾ cup Safeway SELECT Verdi Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

  1. Slice green tops of onions and set aside. Chop white part of onions; put in a 5- to 6-quart pan with garlic and oil. Stir over medium-high heat until onions are limp, about 3 minutes.

  2. Add broth to pan, cover, and bring to boiling over high heat. Stir zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes into broth; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until zucchini is tender when pierced, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in reserved green onion tops, basil, and vinegar. Ladle into bowls and add parmesan to taste.

Note

When cooler weather arrives and summer squash isn't as prevalent, you can make this soup with chunks of winter squash and fresh basil you've frozen for just such an occasion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
9g Fat
15g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 61mg 68%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 565mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.