Zucchini Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 tbsp butter
1 None Spanish onion, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp flour
8 None zucchini, chopped coarsely
1 2/3 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1 tbsp
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens. Add flour and zucchini. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins.
Stir in stock and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 mins, or until zucchini are tender. Let cool for 10 mins.
Blend or process soup until smooth.
Just before serving, return soup to pan. Add 1/2 cup cream and stir over medium heat until hot. Season to taste. To serve, drizzle with extra cream and sprinkle with chives.