Zucchini Saga Soup
A creamy soup featuring zucchini, bacon, herbs, and blue cheese for a flavorful twist.
Ingredients
Soup
- 1 ½ pounds zucchini
- 3 slices bacon (cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 ¼ cups chicken broth (divided use)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh summer savory
- 4 ounces Danish Saga Blue Cheese
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, fry bacon until crisp. Discard fat.
- Add chopped zucchini, onion, 1 cup chicken broth, and herbs to the pan with bacon. Simmer until zucchini and onions are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Add remaining chicken broth and cheese. Purée in blender in small batches until smooth.
- Return soup to pan and keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with thyme sprigs, and serve.
Notes
Credit: Schlosser, K. (ed.), 2007. Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press.
