spiced zucchini soup

a bill granger recipe, of course, but you don't actually need a recipe for this one. sliced zucchini is sautéed with finely chopped shallots in olive oil just until wilted; add prepared vegetable stock, some leftover cooked white rice, a scant teaspoonful of curry powder, then simmer. run through a food processor until it reaches a consistency you like, then hello! a fantastic vegan soup--vegetarian if you add a dollop of sour cream like i did. of course you can add whatever stock you prefer, and other vegetables or other spices, if the curry seems overwhelming.