Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Difficult: easy
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

4 peeled, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds medium zucchini
4 cups chicken broth
1 stems removed bunch fresh basil
1/2 low-fat cup cottage cheese
1/4 chopped finewalnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Add the chicken broth to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add the zucchini slices and cook until soft (about 10 minutes). Strain the liquid into another container and set aside.

Into a food processor or blender add the zucchini, basil, cottage cheese, walnuts, and about half of the reserved chicken broth. Puree until smooth and well combined.

Add the remaining chicken broth a little at a time until desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to your personal taste.

Transfer to a container and refrigerate until well chilled or overnight.