Zucchini Soup

Zucchini Soup in a Slow cooker

Zucchini have many health benefits they are perfect for your low sodium soup recipe and they contain zero fat, they have a high in water and fiber content. Zucchini’s contains significant amounts of vitamins B6, riboflavin, folate, C, and K, and minerals, like potassium and manganese. The summer squash also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

In this Zucchini Soup recipe it is for 6 servings and made in your slow cooker.

PER SERVING: Calories = 136 Fat (g) = 5 Sodium (mg) = 55 Carbohydrates (g) = 21 Protein (g) = 3.

INGREDIENTS

 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

 2 potatoes, cubed

2 carrots, sliced

4 zucchini, sliced

1 tsp dried basil

Black pepper, to taste

4 c low sodium vegetable broth

DIRECTIONS for Cooking in your slow cooker

 Add all the ingredients into your slow cooker.

 Cover.

Cook on Low 7 to 8 hours or (High 4 to 6 hours), or until veggies are tender.