Tomato Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 pounds zucchini, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup half-and-half cream or milk