06/19/2026
Foodie Fitness Friday: Zucchini & Mint Soup with Poached Eggs
Ingredients
• 3 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch (5 mm) rounds
• 1 fresh green onion (spring onion), thinly sliced
• 1 small bunch fresh mint
• Zest of ½ organic lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, lightly crushed
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 fresh eggs
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• Small piece fresh chili pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 2½ cups (600 ml) hot water
Instructions
1. Prepare the Zucchini Base
Slice the zucchini into rounds about ¼ inch (5 mm) thick. Thinly slice the green onion.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the green onion and garlic clove. Cook gently for about 2 minutes until softened, being careful not to brown them.
2. Build the Aromatic Broth
Add the zucchini and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the hot water. Add the lemon zest, chili pepper (if using), and half of the mint leaves.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the zucchini is tender but still bright green. Season with salt.
3. Prepare for Poaching
Using a slotted spoon, remove about half of the zucchini and set aside for serving.
Remove and discard the garlic, cooked mint leaves, and chili pepper.
The remaining zucchini should stay in the broth. Stir in the white wine vinegar and lemon juice.
4. Poach the Eggs
Keep the broth at a very gentle simmer (not a rolling boil).
Crack one egg into a small bowl. Stir the broth gently to create a small whirlpool and carefully slide the egg into the center.
Repeat with the second egg, placing it a few inches away.
Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks remain soft and runny.
5. Serve
Carefully transfer a poached egg into each warm soup bowl.
Ladle the broth and reserved zucchini around the eggs.
Garnish with:
• Fresh mint leaves
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
• A few thin strips of lemon zest
Serve immediately.
