ZUCCHINI & POTATO SOUP

Fall is here and I couldn't be more excited. 

It's time for scarves, boots.. and of course yummy soups!

I was feeling a little under the weather last night and I didn't really want to make dinner, but the one thing I was craving was a great soup. My grandparents were here for the weekend and brought with them fresh zucchini and potatoes from my mom's garden!! I was so excited so i set out to make a soup from the items in my house. That is something that I do love about soups, you can usually make them with things you already have or substitute easily enough.

Zucchini Soup

1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

1 onion, chopped

5 small potatoes, peeled and diced

4 medium zucchinis, chopped 

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (I used black)

4 cups chicken broth (I use Better than Bouillon to make my chicken broth)

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Directions: 

1. In a large pot add butter (or olive oil) melt over med-high heat. Add diced potatoes, onion, zucchini, thyme, rosemary, basil and pepper. Cook for 5-10 mins or until onions are translucent. 

2. Add broth and bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 -20 mins or until potatoes are cooked through. 

3. When cooked, remove about 1/2  and blend in a food processer or blender in batches. I have a hand held blender so I simply plugged it in and blended what I wanted right in the pot. If you want a creamier soup simply blend all, for a more chunky blend less. Once blended add back to pot and add cheese. Stir until melted.. and tada you have and easy delicious soup that even my husband was loving.