So, hear me out on this. (updated)

Cream of Zucchini soup.

Start with mirepoix sautéed in butter till browning. Deglaze with white wine and reduce. Add chicken stock, crispy bacon bits, and about two chopped up zucchini. Spice and herb as desired, and let it simmer an hour. Add a handful of rice and let it go another hour. Once the rice is disintegrating, go at it with the stick blender. Finish with a bit of cream and some garnish.

Thoughts? I'm thinking it would good as a cold soup too.

Okay, this happened today. Take away the bacon and add diced chorizo in the sauté.

A handful of fresh parsley and Tai basil were added, and a teaspoon of chicken base.

Likely one of the top five soups I ever made.