Zucchini Soup

I got this from another cooking blog that I love. It is so tasty and you don't have to turn on the oven and can still use all the zucchini from the garden.

http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/2009/05/zucchini-soup.html

1 cup chopped onions
2 T. butter (she usually uses 1 T)
3 cups sliced zucchini
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
½ cup half-and-half (she often substitutes with regular milk and still think it tastes very yummy)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled


In a large saucepan cook onions in melted butter until tender. Add sliced zucchini and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender (about 15 min.) Add salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Pour mixture into blender and puree it. Stir in half-and-half (or milk). Return to saucepan and reheat, but do not boil. Garnish with grated cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits. Makes 6 servings.

I think my picture is not as green as hers because she probably left the skin on. Which after making once I think it would still taste good. I added the cheese and sour cream and thought it was delicious.