Creamy Zucchini Soup

Name: Creamy Zucchini Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 large zucchini, shredded; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

In our area, we use lots of zucchini. One day I decided to try a new recipe for it, and my family really liked the results.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large zucchini, shredded
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the milk, water, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Add zucchini. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 295 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.

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