Name: Zucchini Bisque
Ingredients: 2 ts Oil; 1 md Onion, chopped; 1 1/2 lb Zucchini, sliced; 2 ts Salt; 1 1/4 c Vegetable stock or water; 1/2 ts Nutmeg; 1/8 ts Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb Tofu; 1 tb Oil; 1/4 c Vegetable broth or water

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Vegetarian, Vegan, Soups, Tofu	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	ts	Oil
1	md	Onion, chopped
1 1/2	lb	Zucchini, sliced
2	ts	Salt
1 1/4	c	Vegetable stock or water
1/2	ts	Nutmeg
1/8	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
1/2	lb	Tofu
1	tb	Oil
1/4	c	Vegetable broth or water

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute the first four ingredients. Add the stock or water, nutmeg and
pepper to the sauteed vegetables.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
Blend the tofu, 1 T oil and 1/4 cup vegetable broth in blender or food
processor until smooth and creamy.
Stir blended tofu mixture into sauteed vegetables.
Heat, but do not boil.
Makes 6 cups.
From South Texas Vegetarian Society newsletter, edited by Shirley
Wilkes-Johnson.

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