Creamy Zucchini Soup

Subject: Creamy Zucchini Soup Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:54 pm

4 to 5 green onions

4 small zucchini

4 stalks celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp butter or margarine

2 tbsp all purpose flour

1 can (10-1/2oz) chicken broth

1-1/2 cups half and half

1/2 tsp paprika

Dash of salt or to taste

4 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Rinse onions

Cut into thin slices

Rinse zucchini and celery

Peel celery if tough

Cut into thin strips

Slice zucchini

In a large saucepan, melt butter

Add green onion, celery and garlic

Sauté for a few minutes

Add zucchini

Cook, stirring gently, for about 5 minutes

Sprinkle with flour

Stir to blend

Add chicken broth and half and half, a little at a time, until slightly thickened

Simmer soup over low heat for another 5 to 7 minutes

Season to taste with thyme and paprika

Add salt, if needed

Ladle soup into soup bowls

Sprinkle with chopped parsley

Serve immediately