California Avocado Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

 * 4 cups fat free chicken broth, divide in half
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 4 green onions, sliced into ½ inch pieces
 * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 * ½ tsp salt or to taste
 * ¼ tsp ground black pepper
 * ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
 * 2 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
 * 2 large ripe California avocados, seeded, peeled and chopped

Directions

 * 1) In large pot with lid, heat 1 cup broth, onion, green onions, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
 * 2) When boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
 * 3) Stir occasionally.
 * 4) Add remaining broth and zucchini and bring to a boil.
 * 5) Cover and reduce heat to low.
 * 6) Cook for 20 minutes.
 * 7) Remove lid and allow to cool slightly.
 * 8) In food processor, puree zucchini, broth and avocado in batches.
 * 9) Return to pan and warm gently.
 * 10) Serve in soup bowls and garnish to taste.