Vegetarian-style Zucchini-Tomato Soup

Zucchini-Tomato Soup (Vegetarian Style)

Love Zukes? Try this Zoup. Zowie!

2 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tbl olive oil 1 cup celery sliced 1 cup fennel, sliced 3 quarts vegetable stock (or water) 1 bay leaf 1 tbl fresh basil, chopped 1 tsp dill, chopped 2 tbl plus 1 tbl parsley, chopped 3 cups zucchini, chopped in large pieces 1 oz dry sherry 1/2 cup cream Salt and pepper to taste

Saut� onions and garlic in hot olive oil until onions collapse. Add celery and fennel; continue to saut� for 5 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, dill and parsley. Bring to a boil, and then lower to simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add zucchini, sherry, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer for 30 minutes until zucchini is tender. Stir in cream right before serving. Top with chopped parsley. Serves 6. Use vegetable stock for a more flavorful soup.

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