- Make soup
- Prep zucchini pizzas
- Bake zucchini pizzas
- Blend soup
- chop basil
Potato basil soup
If you don’t have chicken or vegetable stock, you can use water, just be sure there is enough salt to bring out the flavor of the vegetables. Adding basil here is not for garnish, it is for flavor. The sharpness of the basil will pair well with the sweet and simple flavors of the soup.
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 potatoes peeled and chopped
- 3 leeks chopped, white parts only
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 8 cups water or vegetable stock
- 2 cups fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon salt pink Himalayan
Directions:
- Prepare a large pot on high heat, add the olive oil and get hot.
- Add the potatoes, leeks, celery and onion, and cook for 5 minutes until translucent but not golden.
- Add the water and salt and let cook on high for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are really soft.
- Blend well. Salt to taste and add fresh basil right before serving.
Zucchini Pizzas
Honey brings out the flavor in cheese. I love these mini pizzas because they are so easy and SO delicious. And happen to be gluten free!
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Ingredients:
- 2 zucchinis sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt pink Himalayan
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup Gouda cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add zucchini slices, olive oil, salt, paprika and chili flakes and mix well. Place the zucchinis next to each other without overlapping.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with honey. Serve hot!
Notes & Tips:
Feel free to use any shredded cheese of your liking. Dip them in soup and your life will be complete.
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Leftover tips for tomorrow’s lunch:
The soup and zucchini pizzas reheat beautifully but if you want something totally different; Top your zucchini pizzas with tuna for teeny bites of deliciousness.
