450. ZUCCHINI SOUP with BACON

Serves 6-8


1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3 pounds zucchini (8 or so medium ones), chopped
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups water
1/2 cup parsley leaves
3 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
4 strips bacon, fried, drained and crumbled
Salt and pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Store-bought or homemade croutons
Additional chopped basil for garnish

Place onion, garlic, zucchini, stock, water, parsley, basil, bacon and dashes of salt and pepper in a large stockpot. Simmer until zucchini is very tender. Process in a blender until very smooth. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot, sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, croutons and additional chopped basil.


courtesy of: Mariquita Farm, P.O. Box 2065, Watsonville, CA 95077