Zucchini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. sliced zucchini (with skins)
6 c. water
6 tsp. chicken base
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. cream or half and half
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. dried basil

Preparation

Saute onion in butter for 3 minutes.
Add zucchini, basil, water and chicken base.
Simmer for 30 minutes or until very tender.
Remove from heat.
Beat soup with mixer for 1 to 2 minutes to break up zucchini.
Add cream.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot with croutons, if desired.