Zucchini Bisque Soup (Meat)
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Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup chopped onion 2 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded 2 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

In a saucepan melt the margarine and saute the onion until tender. Stir in the chicken broth, zucchini and basil, salt, nutmeg and white pepper. Heat the soup to boiling and then let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Puree a portion of the soup at a time in a blender or food processor; leaving slightly lumpy. Soup can be served hot or cold. 

Special InstructionsBASIL INSECT INFESTATION: Aphids, thrips and other insects may often be found on the leaves and stems of fresh basil and other herbs (such as, are cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme) which are often used as spices or garnishing. These insects can curl up and stick to the leaf once they come in contact with water and tend to nestle in the crevices between the leaves and branches of herbs.
Vegetable spinners, power hoses, and light boxes are not always available in the home. We therefore recommend the following alternate procedure.
INSPECTION:
1. Soak herbs in a solution of cold water and vegetable wash. The proper amount of vegetable wash has been added when some bubbles are observed in the water. (In the absence of vegetable wash, several drops of concentrated non-scented liquid detergent may be used. However, for health reasons, care must be taken to thoroughly rinse off the soapy solution.)
2. Agitate the herbs in the soapy water, in order to loosen the sticking excretion of the bugs.
3. Using a heavy stream of water, thoroughly wash off the soap and other foreign matter from the herbs.
4. Check both sides of each leaf under direct light.
5. If one or two insects are found, rewash the herbs.
6. If any insects are found after repeating the agitation process twice, the entire bunch must

Serving Size

Serves 6. This recipe can be doubled or tripled.

Notes

Fresh basil needs to be checked for insect infestation. For instructions on how to check fresh basil, please read 'Special Instructions' as listed below.

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