Creamy Zucchini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 cup onion, sliced
1 cup potato, diced
3 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 quart chicken broth or 1 quart chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
sour cream, as garnish (optional)

Preparation

In a 2-quart pot saute onion and carrots in butter until onion is clear.
Add potatoes, zucchini, broth, pepper and garlic powder.
Bring to a simmer.
Simmer 1/2 hour or until potatoes are tender.
Puree all in a blender or food processor.
Serve hot or chilled.
Add a dollop of sour cream, if desired.