Zucchini Soup
["4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 clove garlic, chopped", "6 to 8 medium zucchini (2 lb.), cut in slices", "1 can beef consomme", "2 1/2 c. water", "1 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. basil", "1/4 c. snipped parsley", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "Parmesan cheese"]
["Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven.", "Pour off all fat but 1 tablespoon.", "Cook and stir onion and garlic in the fat until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except Parmesan.", "Heat to boiling and simmer 15 minutes. Place small amount of soup at a time in blender and puree.", "Reheat.", "Serve with grated Parmesan on top."]
["bacon", "onion", "clove garlic", "zucchini", "beef consomme", "water", "salt", "basil", "parsley", "pepper", "Parmesan cheese"]