This is a delicious, filling and nutritious soup using some of the classic Ratatouille ingredients in a new way; and a cup of this is only 90 calories!
Ready in: 20-30 minutes
Serves/Makes: 2
2 small zucchini (courgettes), coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Pinch or two of salt
1 cup vegetable juice (i.e. V8)
1 small tomato, cut into thin wedges
Dash each pepper and dried basil
2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
In a large pan, cook the zucchini and onion in oil until tender.
Sprinkle with salt.
Add the vegetable juice, tomato, pepper and basil; cook until heated through.
Sprinkle with cheese and bacon if desired.
If (like me), you prefer a smoother soup just blitz the ingredients once cooked in a blender for a minute then add the toppings (optional).