Zucchini Soup

Zucchini Soup

1 cup chopped onions

2 T butter

3 cups sliced zucchini

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 tsp salt

1/8tsp pepper

1/2 cup half and half cream (skim milk works as well)

1 cup grate cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled (or crumbled sausage)

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