Mesa Verde Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs zucchini, cut into 1inch slices
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 (8 ounce) container chive & onion cream cheese, soft (for Kashrut, use plain tofutti soy cream cheese and add onion powder)
For Garnish
chives
zucchini, sliced paper thin
curry powder

Preparation

Bring zucchini, broth, garlic and curry powder to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan.
Reduce heat, simmer 10min or until zucchini is tender.
Remove zucchini from saucepan, reserving broth in saucepan.
Place zucchini and cream cheese in blender or food processor, and process until well blended.
Add cream cheese mixture to reserved broth in saucepan, and heat thoroughly .
Garnish with zucchini slices, chives and curry powder.
Variation (less recommended): Omit garnish and top with salsa and sour cream (soy for kosher).
Enjoy!