Zucchini Bacon Soup

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 6 medium zucchini
• 14 1/2 ounces beef consomme
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 chopped onion, medium
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Brown and chop bacon.

2. 2

   Lightly brown onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.

3. 3

   Then add remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Heat to boiling.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender (about 15 min).

6. 6

   Put 2 cups at a time of this mixture in a blender.

7. 7

   NOTE: Bacon can be pureed with rest of ingredients or crumbled over top when served.

8. 8

   Blend at high speed until pureed (Looks like somewhat like split pea soup).

9. 9

   Reheat and serve with optional cheese, parsley, chives on top.