Creamed Zucchini Soup

Creamed Zucchini Soup Recipe
An appetizing chilled soup you'll want to show off

From, "Above & Beyond Parsley.

INGREDIENTS:

# 4 medium zucchini, unpeeled, quartered and sliced
# 3-1/2 cups chicken broth
# 1 bunch scallions, chopped
# 1 teaspoon salt
# 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
# Fresh dill, to taste
# 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
# 1 cup sour cream with chives
# Chopped chives or paprika, to garnish

TO PREPARE:

In a saucepan, combine zucchini, chicken broth, scallions, salt, pepper and dill. Cook mixture until soft (approximately 20 to 30 minutes).

Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add zucchini mixture, a portion at a time, and process until smooth. Chill overnight or until very cold. Garnish with chopped chives or paprika.

SERVES: 8