How to Make Creamy Zucchini Soup

Fresh Zucchini

Zucchini is great as a side dish with butter and Parmesan and is also tasty when grated and baked into a bread. The versatile veggie also makes a satisfying soup.Here's a speedy recipe that looks and tastes elegant.

Things You'll Need

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp. fresh minced garlic, from jar
• 1/2 stick butter
• 8 medium zucchini, unpeeled, sliced
• 1-2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large carrot, sliced into chunks
• 3 cups chicken stock (from can) or 2-1/2 cups chicken stock and 1/2 cup white cooking wine
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice, fresh or reconstituted
• Blender

Instructions

How to Make Creamy Zucchini Soup

1. Saute garlic and onions in butter in an large heavy saucepan until onions are golden, stirring often.

2. Add remaining ingredients except lemon juice and bring to a boil.

3. Turn heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

4. Place soup in blender with lemon juice and puree briefly until blended. If necessary, add a little more chicken stock or white wine for consistency.

5. Pour into serving bowls, garnish with a fresh zucchini slice and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use lime juice instead of lemon.

• Don't let the soup overboil. Turn it turn down to simmer as soon as it begins to bubble.