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Ingredients

  • 5 cups fresh zucchini, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large new potato, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 small leeks or 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 12 cup water or 12 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
  • 12 cup half-and-half
  • sour cream to serve with soup

Method

  • Scrub zucchini well before cutting or shredding.
  • Heat butter in large saucepan.
  • Add zucchini, potato and leek or onions.
  • Cover.
  • Steam about 2 minute on high heat, shaking pan occasionally to prevent sticking on the bottom.
  • Add water or broth.
  • Lower heat to medium low.
  • Simmer until potato is tender, about 15 minute.
  • Put mixture into blender or food processor, Puree until smooth.
  • Return to saucepan.
  • Add herbs.
  • Add half-and-half.
  • Reheat.
  • Serve hot with a spoonful of sour cream on top of each serving.
  • Use fresh or dried basil, dried vegetable-herb blends that are commercially available, fines herbs, fresh parsley, or any other favorite, if desired.