Cream of Zucchini Soup

Ingredients (14)

• 1 pound zucchini,
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion,
• 4 cloves garlic,
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3 to 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream,
• 4 slices bacon,
• Croutons,
• Chopped fresh parsley,