Creamy zucchini soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon butter olive oil also works but butter adds more flavor

½ onion - finely chopped

4 cloves garlic - minced

4 medium zucchinis - finely sliced

heavy pinch salt

black pepper to taste

¼ cup basil - finely chopped

4 cups vegetable broth use bone broth for more protein

½ cup cottage cheese

1 tablespoon miso optional but adds so much flavor

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.

Add garlic to the pot and cook for 5 more minutes.

Add all remaining ingredients except for cottage cheese and miso to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 more minutes, until zucchini is softened.

Add soup to a blender along with cottage cheese and miso. Blend until smooth. Serve soup with a grilled cheese or crusty bread.

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