Authentic Italian Organic Zucchini Soup - Calabrese Style

I shared this picture on Facebook and the response was overwhelming, this is my mother's zucchini soup that  she makes all year round. To stick to the authenticity of my blog, I post things about my everyday Italian American life, so this is the real deal.  The soup is a combination of the actual organic zucchini, crushed tomato, boiled potato, garlic,  and onion.  So simple, yet complex in flavor.  I have to say, I can't believe my mother was so willing to give me the ingredients, usually it's TOP SECRET.   Enjoy! 

Recipe:

Add 1 quart of water to pot to boil:

• 1 pound of zucchini cubed (organic or regular- I prefer organic)  
• 1 small onion cubed
• 1 clove of garlic (the whole thing - don't be cheap) 
• 2 medium cut tomato or San Marzano from the jar/can (whatever works for you ) 
• 1 medium sized potato cubed
• 3 leaves of basil 
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (don't use low grade- olive oil can make or break a meal) 
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Combine all ingredients in the boiling water, cook about 20 to 25 minutes to tender.   Serve and enjoy!

This is a regular meal I grew up on, ever wonder why Italians are so healthy?

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** As a side note, this ingredient list had to be deciphered from an ancient Calabrese coded recipe.. LOL**

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