ZUCCHINI BISQUE

Zucchini Bisque image

I like to serve this soup as a first course for special dinners. It is nice and light, pretty in color and very appetizing with its blend of flavors.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 servings (5 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add zucchini and chicken broth. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes; add seasonings., Puree on low in a blender. Return to pan; stir in cream and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.