Chilled Zucchini, Two Bean And Pesto Soup

Chilled Zucchini, Two Bean And Pesto Soup

Course :	Soups
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

2	tablespoons	extra virgin or pure olive oil
1	small	onion -- chopped or 1/2 of a
12	ounces	frozen chopped onions
1	pound	fresh zucchini -- thinly sliced
4	cups	chicken broth
1	package	frozen lima beans -- (10 ounce)
1	package	frozen italian style green beans -- (9 ounce)
1/4	cup	refrigerated pesto sauce
1/2	cup	low-fat sour cream
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

In a medium soup pot over moderately high heat, heat oil. Add onions and zucchini and saut‚ until very soft, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in lima and green beans and simmer uncovered until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly and puree in batches in a blender or food processor. Stir in pesto, sour cream, salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature. ADVANCE PREP: Soup may be refrigerated overnight. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Nutritional Information:

556 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (19% calories from fat); 40g Protein; 69g Carbohydrate; 24mg Cholesterol; 3278mg Sodium