CREAM OF ZUCCHINI AND CARROT SOUP

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I love summer and all that the harvest time brings. This is my recipe for a yummy way to use zucchini.

Provided by Carolyn Parke

Categories     Other Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c chicken broth
4 medium zucchini, sliced
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
8 oz cream cheese
1 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. pour the chicken broth into a 2-quart size sauce pan. add the zucchini, carrots, and onion. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all veggies are soft.
  • 2. strain the vegetables reserving the broth.
  • 3. Add fresh chopped parsley to the broth and simmer while you are puréeing the veggies.
  • 4. Puree the vegetables in a blender and add cream cheese then blend again till mixture is smooth.
  • 5. Stir the puree back into the broth. Add the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Top the soup with a piece of parley for an eye catcher.

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