White beans make this chilled zucchini soup creamy and filling

Chilled vegetable soup might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think “comfort food,” but this bowl of creamy goodness dishes up just that. It’s soothingly smooth, belly-filling and tasty in an easygoing, mellow way. And knowing how nourishing and healthful it is brings another layer of contentment.

It also happens to be an excellent way to use up any remaining overflow of zucchini from your garden or the market.

To make the soup, you start by softening onion and garlic in olive oil, followed by sliced zucchini and broth, then