Herb Zucchini Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 cups fresh zucchini, shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large new potato, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 small leeks or 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• sour cream to serve with soup

Recipe

• 1 scrub zucchini well before cutting or shredding.
• 2 heat butter in large saucepan. add zucchini, potato and leek or onions. cover. steam about 2 minute on high heat, shaking pan occasionally to prevent sticking on the bottom.
• 3 add water or broth. lower heat to medium low. simmer until potato is tender, about 15 minute.
• 4 put mixture into blender or food processor, puree until smooth.
• 5 return to saucepan. add herbs. add half-and-half. reheat.
• 6 serve hot with a spoonful of sour cream on top of each serving.
• 7 use fresh or dried basil, dried vegetable-herb blends that are commercially available, fines herbs, fresh parsley, or any other favorite, if desired.