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Delicious Zucchini Cold Soup Recipe

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • Grated pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dillweed
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1(13-ounce) evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

What to do

  1. In a 2-quart casserole combine zucchini, water, onion, bouillon cubes, pepper, garlic powder, dillweed, and nutmeg.
  2. Microwave for 8 minutes on HIGH.
  3. Puree in blender. Pour back into bowl.
  4. In a small dish combine the com starch with the 1/2 cup water: mix well.
  5. Pour into the puree, add the can of milk, and microwave the entire mixture until thick, for 5-8 minutes on HIGH.
  6. Refrigerate to cool. Serve as a cold soup with garish of paprika and parsley.

Easy Herbed Potatoes Recipe

HERBED POTATOES

Ingredients:

  • 3 or 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

  1. Make crosswise cuts 1/2 inch apart in each potato, not cutting all the way through. Place an onion
    slice in each cut. Place potatoes in 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Cover tightly and microwave on high (100%) until potatoes are almost tender, 4 1/2 to 5½ minutes. Microwave margarine uncovered in 1-cup glass measure on high (100%) until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients, drizzle over potatoes. Cover and microwave on high (100%) until potatoes are tender, 4 to 5 minutes, 3 or 4 servings.