Zucchini Soup with Rice

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings (generous 1 cup each).
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup chopped onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 2 cups sliced zucchini (about ¾ pound)
* ½ cup uncooked rice
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* ¼ teaspoon ground sage
* ¼ teaspoon thyme
* 1 quart (4 cups) chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
== Directions ==
# Cook onion and garlic in butter in Dutch oven or large saucepan until soft but not brown.
# Add butter, zucchini, rice, pepper, sage, thyme and broth; bring to a boil. Stir once or twice.
# Lower heat; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
# Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with cheese.
Category:American Soups
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Zucchini Recipes