Vermont Summer Zucchini Soup

Submitted by NewEnglandCook

"This is a wonderful easy soup to make when your garden is bursting with zucchini. There is so many variations to this soup. Try adding a teaspoon of cumin or curry; fresh herbs, a can of chicken or cream of mushroom soup. This is a fast and easy soup to make for a simple meal."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 4 Cups
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 4 cups cubed zucchini
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 1 chicken flavored bullion cube
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half

directions

1. Add cubed zucchini, water, onion, and bullion cube to pot.
2. Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer.
3. Cook 15 minutes or so until the zucchini is tender, nearly mushy.
4. Turn off heat.
5. Using a hand blender, puree soup until smooth.
6. Add half and half, butter, salt and pepper.
7. Correct seasoning.
8. Serve and enjoy.