Mom's Zucchini Soup

This is the zucchini soup I remember my mom cooking on a hot summer afternoon when I was young. Cream can be used in place of milk for a creamier texture. Use summer squash for some or all of the zucchini if you have it and want to try it.

Step: 1

Melt margarine in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in melted margarine until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer onions to a blender with a slotted spoon, leaving pot on heat.

Step: 2

Cook and stir zucchini in the pot until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour 1 cup chicken stock over the zucchini; stir. Add zucchini and stock mixture to the blender.

Step: 3

Blend onions, zucchini, and stock until smooth; return mixture to the pot. Add remaining chicken stock and milk to the mixture; stir. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Per Serving: 194 calories; protein 6.3g; carbohydrates 27.2g; fat 7.3g; cholesterol 9.9mg; sodium 1062.3mg.