Zucchini Potato and Parmesan Soup

This soup is really great tasting. It is from my Art Smith cook book. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 3  medium zucchini, scrubbed but kept unpeeled,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1  medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1 cup)
• 3  cups chicken broth or 3  cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1  sprig fresh thyme
• 1  cup  evaporated skim milk
• 3  tablespoons  freshly grated parmesan cheese
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the onion, celery and garlic, and cover.
2. Cook stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in zucchini and potato.
4. Add enough broth to barely cover the vegetables.
5. Add the thyme and bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce heat to low.
7. Simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender about 15 minutes.
8. Stir in evaporated milk and cheese, heat until very hot, but do not boil, or the soup will curdle.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.