Barbara Bush'S Zucchini Soup
["1 lb. cleaned, unpeeled zucchini", "2 Tbsp. shallots (I use onion or leeks often)", "1 clove garlic, minced", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 tsp. curry powder", "1 3/4 c. chicken broth or 3 bouillon cubes and 1 3/4 c. water", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. table cream", "croutons (optional garnish)", "chopped chives (optional garnish)"]
["Chop unpeeled zucchini, shallots and garlic.", "Melt butter or margarine in a heavy frying pan.", "Add chopped vegetables.", "Cook for 10 to 20 minutes (stir to keep from burning; you don't want it to brown). Put all ingredients except for table cream into blender and blend.", "Add table cream and blend."]
["zucchini", "shallots", "clove garlic", "butter", "curry powder", "chicken broth", "salt", "cream", "croutons", "chives"]