New Year Soup - Big Recipe

Ingredients

• ***For the zucchini broth:***
• 1 1/4 pounds zucchinis, peeled and cut into 3/5-inch slices
• 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• salt, to taste
• ***For the soup:***
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and diced
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• black pepper, to taste
• fresh thyme, optional, to taste, for garnish