4 slices of bacon
1 med. size onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
2 lb. sliced zucchini
1 can beef broth or chicken broth
1 tbsp. basil (scant)
1/8 tsp. pepper

Wash zucchini well and slice thin (do not peel). Put in a kettle with 1 can broth and water (1/2 cup of water). Boil 15 minutes until tender. While the zucchini is boiling fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons bacon grease.

When zucchini is tender remove from stove and add crumbled bacon, salt, basil, pepper, onion and garlic. Blend in blender until smooth. Warm on low burner and serve.