There's no such thing as too much zucchini.
This is a repost of something that I wrote in August 2007 at another blog site. I still love this soup! Are you overwhelmed with the bounty of your garden - or with the bounty of other people's gardens? Are lonely, homeless zucchini turning up on your doorstep, looking for a purpose in life? Last year my stepmother gave me her recipe for zucchini soup. I love it, and I'm not alone. The whole family seems quite content to eat it frequently in zucchini season, and my friends love it, too. I have come to believe that this soup is zucchini's reason for existence. So here is the recipe: Start with a couple of large zucchini, or several small ones. Chop into chunks. Put into a large pan. Add about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer until the zucchini chunks are very tender. Puree the zucchini and cooking water in a food processor or blender. Return the puree to the cooking pot. Add one can of evaporated milk. Season to taste with sa...
