Zucchini Soup Recipe - Hot And Sour Iraqi Soup

This is a light With All Iraqi Flavours. A great way to use up leftover grains and legumes! 

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb tomatoes, chopped or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 lbs zucchini, diced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper

How To Make It

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan.
2. Add garlic and cook over low heat for about 30 seconds.
3. Add tomatoes, pepper flakes, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
4. Add zucchini and broth; cook over low heat about 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
5. Add lemon juice and sugar.
6. Serve hot, cold or at room temperature, drizzled with one tablespoon of olive oil.