MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SOUP 
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups broth (chicken or vegatable)
2 cups unpeeled, diced zucchini (10 ounces, or 2 small)
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalepeno peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-fat or skim milk
2 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
minced fresh parsely and ground nutmeg for garnish

In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in the buter or butter until it is tender, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the broth, zucchini, corn, peppers, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pan, and cook the soup until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the milk, and heat the soup until it is hot but not boiling. Remove the soup from the heat, and stir in the cheese. Garnish the soup with parsely and nutmeg.

Submitted by: Paige Frailey

recipe reviews
Mexican Zucchini Soup
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 Melissa (United Kingdom) says:
I have made this soup many times for my Mexican husband and it has quickly turned into a family favorite! I only have a few small changes, based more on personal taste than anything else. I like to add in a bit of garlic and use waaaaaay more zucchini in the soup than the recipe calls for as it's a fave of mine, and I let the soup cook for at least 30 to 40 mins on a medium heat, then turn it to a low heat for a bit. I don't add milk to it until the last few mins, and you can store this soup very easily in the fridge...just heat up and add milk before serving. I also don't use cheese IN the recipe, though I do grate it on top as a garnish.

Anyway this is a great soup for any time of the year!
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 Jen (Indiana) says:
I followed the recipe almost exactly. I did use more Zucchini than it called for, and a bit more jalapenos to add some good heat. I have fresh garden zucchini and decided to try some soup with it, and I was very pleased with this recipe.
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 Wendy (New Hampshire) says:
This is so easy to make. Bob and I both loved it. A yummy way to use our zucchini we are growing. We will make this again soon. Thank you.
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 Denise Andreychuk (Saskatchewan) says:
Very good! An excellent way of getting servings of vegetables.

 

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