Carrot and Zucchini Soup

Now that there's a distinct chill in the air, I'm looking for warm and filling low-fat foods to eat at lunch. Soup is the first thing to come to mind, but I don't want to resort to over-salted canned soups with long lists of additives. It's much more satisfying to make your own soup. Hearty soups can be made with fresh seasonal vegetables that simmer until softened, then pureed until velvety smooth. My daughter thinks of these soups as hot vegetable smoothies, which is a great description. So try this autumn-hued carrot and zucchini soup, or smoothie, which is the perfect antidote to a cold and wet day.

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