Zucchini Soup

Zucchini Soup- use your garden zucchini to make this creamy zucchini soup. The soup is made with onion, garlic, herbs, zucchini, and white beans that are blended to thicken the soup. Ladle into bowls and top with homemade croutons or serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, can use butter
• 4 medium sized zucchinis, 2 pounds, ends trimmed and cut in large chunks
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth, can use chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 30 oz cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (2 cans)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, optional, can use plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or coconut milk
• Fresh herbs, basil, dill, or parsley, for garnish, optional
• Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional
• Homemade croutons, for garnish, optional