HOT SOUP: If you like the taste of zucchini, we will enjoy this soup that is focused on that taste.

ZUCCHINI SOUP:

1 lb. zucchini, trimmed and thinly sliced                    

1 onion, minced

1 tbsp. oil                                                                    

4 cups hot chicken stock

½ tsp. curry powder                                                    

1 tsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. snipped chives                                                

salt and pepper

In a covered saucepan, cook zucchini and onion in oil, over medium-low heat, for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are softened but not brown. Add in curry powder.

In a bowl, combine chicken stock with lemon juice and add this mixture into the vegetables. 

Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor, and puree, in batches, until smooth. Alternately, use a hand-blender to puree soup.

Return soup to the pot, add chives, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over moderate heat until heated through.

Ladle soup into heated bowls to serve.