Cream of Zucchini Soup
Course
Main Dish
,
Side
Ingredients
2
cups
zucchini
shredded unpeeled
1/4
cup
onion
finely chopped
1
clove
garlic
minced
2
cups
vegetable broth
reduced sodium
1
Tbsp.
basil
chopped
1
tsp.
thyme
chopped
1/2
cup
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
chopped
1/4
cup
half-and-half
Instructions
Combine zucchini, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, basil, thyme, salt and pepper in a 3-quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat. Slowly whisk cheese and half-and-half into mixture.
Pour into a large bowl to cool slightly.
Place half of mixture into blender; purée. Return to saucepan.
Add second half of mixture; purée.
Return to saucepan. Simmer until heated.
Remove from heat. Garnish with sprinkle of lemon rind.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by: Cindy Kerschner