How to Make Zucchini Soup

There are many ways to cook zucchini that are absolutely delicious, and one of them is to make zucchini soup. Many recipe variations of zucchini soup are available, but if you like a soup that is creamy and full of flavor, this is the one for you.

Things You'll Need

• 3½ cups diced zucchini
• 1 cup diced carrots
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup margarine
• 1 tbsp. all purpose flour
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz.)
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
• Large stock pot
• Food processor or blender
• Measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• Shark knife
• Large mixing spoon

Instructions

1. Sauté the diced zucchini, carrots, celery and onion in melted margarine, in a large stock pot, until they are tender (about 20 minutes).

2. Combine the milk and flour in a small bowl.

3. Mix the milk and flour together until they are smooth.

4. Pour the soup mixture back into the stock pot.

5. Cook the soup until it is thick, then pour it into a food processor or blender, and process until it is creamy and smooth.

6. Pour the mixture back into the stockpot, add the water, cream of mushroom soup, bouillon cubes and sour cream and blend. Add the white wine at this time if desired.

7. Simmer the zucchini soup until it is completely heated, stirring occasionally.

Tips & Warnings

• The portions in this recipe will make six servings.

• Add finely chopped shrimp or imitation crabmeat to the soup for a variation of this recipe.

• Serve croutons the soup at the table..

• Zucchini Soup is great served with French garlic bread.

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