Zucchini Soup
in a round globe zucchini squash

Scoop out squash into a saucepan with butter, chopped zucchini, shallots and broth; saute over medium high heat until tender.

Zucchini Soup
in round globe Zucchini Squash
source: recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com

makes 2 cups

1 round globe zucchini squash, 1 per person
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 pound zucchini squash, roughly chopped
2 shallots, sliced
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon sugar
pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
fresh thyme sprigs, garnish

Cut tops off squash; set aside for garnish. Scoop out squash into a saucepan with butter, chopped zucchini, shallots and broth; saute over medium high heat until tender. Puree in a blender; add cream, dill, nutmeg, sugar, cayenne, salt and pepper. Return soup to saucepan to heat stirring to blend. Fill shells with soup; lean cut squash tops against soup, garnish with thyme and serve.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris