Easy Mushroom and Zucchini Soup

1 large zucchini -- thinly sliced (not diced... you want them in thin circles)

1 box mushrooms (any kind you like -- I used sliced white) -- the ones I used already came sliced

2 large carrots -- peeled and sliced

1 sweet onion - diced

2 celery stalks - sliced

1 can unsalted diced tomatoes

2 cloves garlic

4 cups gluten free veggie broth

1 cup water

1 tsp dried parsley (or fresh parsley)

white pepper to taste

sea salt to taste

olive oil -- about 2 TBSP

butter of choice -- as much as you want

sautee onion and garlic in olive oil and butter until tender

add in celery and continue sautee for a few minutes

add in carrots and continue sautee for a few minutes

add in mushrooms and continue sautee for a few minutes

add spices (white pepper, parsley, sea salt) -- evenly mix into veggies

add diced tomatoes 

add broth

bring all to a boil

once boiling add in zucchini slices

boil for a few minutes

reduce to simmer and let simmer for about 20 minutes uncovered

remove from heat --- and then cover -- and let sit for 10 minutes

EAT!!