posted by britlover 07-14-99 12:28 PM 
 
Zucchini Soup 
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil 
1 small onion 
3 pounds zucchini 
2 teaspoon salt 
1/8 teaspoon pepper 
1 teaspoon garlic powder 
2(10 3/4 oz.) cans chicken broth 
1/2 cup water 
1 1/2 cups half and half 
Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven on medium heat. 
 
Add onion and cook until softened.  
Add zucchini, salt, pepper, garlic powder, broth, and water; bring to a boil on high heat.  
Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. 
Divide into 4 portions and process 1 portion at a time, until smooth in blender. 
 
Place pureed soup in saucepan or Dutch oven; stir in half and half.  
 
Heat over medium-low heat; do not boil. 
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