Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
2 T. butter
1-1/2 lbs. fresh zucchini, sliced
2-1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4-1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. crushed dried basil
Salt, black pepper
1/8-1/4 tsp. hot red pepper or to taste
1 c. half-and-half
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In 2 qt. pan saute onions in heated
butter 3-5 minutes. Add zucchini, broth, nutmeg, basil, salt
and pepper to taste and hot red pepper. Cover and simmer 15
minutes or until squash is tender. Process mixture in blender
until pureed. Return to pan. Stir in half-and-half. Place
over low heat and heat and cook until heated through. Makes
4-6 servings.
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