Zucchini Bisque!

People. You have no idea. Just let me get to the recipe.

In your crock pot:

Turn to high. Add 6 T. butter, cut into a few cold pieces, 1 chopped onion, 1/2 t. curry powder, and 1-1/2 lbs. chopped zucchini. Let sweat for 30 minutes.

Then turn to low. Add 3 c. chicken or vegetable stock, 1 T. chopped fresh basil, and 2 T. rice (for body). Let cook on low for 5-6 hours.

30 minutes before serving, puree, either with an immersion blender, or in batches in a blender or food processor. Add 1 c. half and half; let heat through for 20 minutes on low. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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This is an excellent soup. Forthcoming inventions which disregard butter and half and half will be reported herein. For now, know that it is creamy, mild, delicious.