Easy Creamy Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
• 14.5 ounce chicken broth canned
• 1 teaspoon basil dried
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1 large onion chopped
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated to taste
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 2 cups water 
• 3 pounds zucchini sliced

Equipment

• pot
• blender

Directions

1. Mix zucchini, water, chicken broth, onion, bacon, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil together in a large pot; bring to a boil and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.