Zucchini Soup

I have made this numerous times and it is always tasty. This definately has a zucchini taste to it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
• 1 1⁄2 lbs zucchini, shredded
• 2 1⁄2 cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  cup half-and-half

Directions

1. Simmer the first four ingredients for 15 minutes. Puree this in two batches. Be careful as it is hot and make sure you hold the lid down on the blender.
2. After zucchini mixture is pureed you mix in the rest of the ingredients. Heat through and serve. You can serve it hot or cold.