Zucchini, Cheese, And Sausage Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 zucchini, diced
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (tossed with 1 t. cornstarch)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• fresh ground black pepper
• buttery crouton

Recipe

• 1 in a large, heavy pot, melt butter over med-high heat.
• 2 add sausage and saute, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add garlic and onion; saute for 1 minute.
• 4 sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes.
• 5 gradually whisk in stock and bring to a boil; add zucchini; decrease heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
• 6 gradually whisk in cream and bring to a simmer.
• 7 add cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition until cheese is melted.
• 8 do not let boil.
• 9 add lemon juice and pepper to taste; taste and adjust seasoning with lemon juice and pepper, if necessary.
• 10 ladle into heated bowls and garnish with croutons.