Don't let the microwave scare you away from fresh vegetable soup making...it is a wonderful method for 2-4 cups of fast, natural soup

• 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/8 teaspoon Zip or cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 small zucchini, finely chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups good quality chicken stock
• croutons

Stir.

Microwave, covered, another 3-4 minutes to cook the vegetables. Stir in the flour and then the broth. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir.

Microwave another 10-15 minutes on half power.

Taste and correct the seasonings if needed. Serve garnished with croutons.

Soups -- Squash