Basil Zucchini Soup Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 16 mins | Total: 26 mins | Serves: ['4', '4 as a starter/side'] The first time I tasted a cold vegetable soup on a sweltering August afternoon, I was surprised by how a simple blend of raw zucchini could taste so creamy without a drop of cream. That memory comes back every time I think about this basil zucchini soup, because it captures that same fresh, garden-picked feeling. You start by gently sautéing leeks until they turn sweet and translucent, which builds a mellow foundation that lets the zucchini shine without tasting raw or bitter. What makes this basil zucchini soup truly special is the combination of miso paste and hemp seeds. The miso brings a savory depth that makes the soup taste like it simmered for hours, while the hemp seeds add a subtle nuttiness and enough body to keep it satisfying. A squeeze of lemon juice brigh...