Quick Cream of Zucchini Soup
Because this soup is very easy to prepare, I reach for it often in the summer when I'm busy playing volleyball and baseball. It's also a great way to use up excess zucchini.4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- Paprika and additional zucchini, optional
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute zucchini, onion and carrot in butter until
- crisp-tender. Add the broth, tarragon, salt, pepper and garlic
- powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20
- minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly.
- Transfer to a blender. Cover and process until pureed; return to pan.
- Add milk; heat through. Garnish with paprika and zucchini if
- desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 132 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 857 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.