Zucchini cream soup

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 4 pieces of medium-sized zucchini
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 clove(s) garlic, chopped
• 250 ml vegetable stock
• 250 ml cream
• 2 tsp butter
• Pepper, from the mill
• Paprika powder
• Salt

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Sauté the chopped shallots and garlic in the butter, add the chopped zucchini and sauté for 5 minutes. Pour in the vegetable stock and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the cream, bring to a boil, remove the pot from the heat, and blend everything with a hand blender until you have a creamy soup. Season with freshly ground pepper, salt, and paprika (if you like it a bit spicier, you can also use Tabasco or chili powder). Tip: Garlic croutons, finely chopped (perhaps briefly toasted) zucchini cubes, or even very finely chopped fresh tomatoes are good for garnishing and adding to the soup.