Cream of Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. zucchini
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth

Directions

Scrub squash and slice thinly. Heat butter and add squash, shallots and garlic. Cover tightly and simmer 10 minutes. Shake occasionally; do not let mixture brown. Spoon mixture into blender, add remaining ingredients and blend for 30 seconds. Serve hot with croutons or cold with chopped chives.

By Robin from Washington, IA