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SUMMARY:Make Basil Zucchini Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Alexa to make a Basil Zucchini Soup to Share With Others (based on this recipe from Love and Lemons).  This lovely bright green soup can be served at room temperature and served with garlicky croutons;  It also has hemp/flax/chia seeds\, and miso – so has plenty of nutrients in it!  After completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nBasil Zucchini Soup\nIngredients\n\n2 2/3 cups sliced leeks (the tender white and light green parts only)\n1 to 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil\, for drizzling\n4 garlic cloves\, chopped\n8 small zucchini\, chopped + a few strands of spiralized or julienned zucchini for garnish\n1 cup hemp seeds (can replace with Flax or Chia seeds)\njuice of 2 lemons\, more to taste\n2 Tablespoons miso paste\n4 cups water\, more as needed for consistency\n2 cups packed fresh basil\nsea salt and freshly ground black pepper\n\ngarlic croutons:\n\n8 cups cubed sourdough bread\n2 garlic cloves\, minced\nExtra-virgin olive oil\, for drizzling\n\nInstructions\n\n\n\nSlice the white and light green parts of the leek into rings. Rinse well\, drain\, and let dry.\nHeat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until very soft\, 5 to 8 minutes. Taste one\, the leeks should be a bit translucent and should not have a bitter taste. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.\nIn a blender\, combine the leek mixture with the zucchini\, hemp seeds\, lemon juice\, miso\, water and a few grinds of pepper and blend until smooth. Add the basil and blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings\, adding more lemon for brightness and salt to taste. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.\n\nMake the garlic croutons: \n\nPreheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On the baking sheet\, toss the croutons with the garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until crisp\, about 8 minutes.\nServe the soup at room temperature\, or lightly chilled\, with the garlic croutons and a drizzle of olive oil.\n\n\n\n \n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with:  “Basil Zucchini Soup” and any relevant food allergy info (which we will discuss on the call (contains Miso/soy).   \n When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   \nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
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