Serves: 4
Total Calories: 262

6 cups homemade Chicken Broth or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 pound boiling potato (about 3 medium), peeled and chopped
1 pound zucchini (about 4 small), scrubbed and chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano

1 Prepare the broth, if necessary. Then, pour the oil into a medium pot. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until tender and golden, about 10 minutes.

2 Stir in the potatoes and zucchini. Add the broth and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

3 Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the parsley. Serve with the grated cheese.

From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 262
Calories from Fat: 75

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