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Zucchini, Potato and Parmesan Soup
Recipe created by Art Smith
From the show Summer Cooking with Art Smith
Serves 8–10
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Zucchini, Potato and Parmesan Soup Oprah loves soup, and this is a great, hearty summer soup. As you know, zucchini grows like crazy—this is the perfect soup to use it all up!

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium zucchini, scrubbed but unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
3 cups chicken broth or low sodium canned broth, as needed
1 sprig of fresh thyme
1 cup evaporated skim milk
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh thyme, for garnish

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic, and cover. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the zucchini and potato. Add enough broth to barely cover the vegetables. Add the thyme and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, until the potato is tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in the evaporated milk and cheese. Heat until very hot, but do not boil, or the soup will curdle. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle into soup bowls, and sprinkle each serving with thyme. Pass extra Parmesan cheese on the side. Serve hot.