Spicy Zucchini Relish

Spicy Zucchini Relish

10 cups grated zucchini
4 cups finely chopped or grated onion
2 red bell peppers
3 jalapeno peppers
5 Tbsp. salt

Mix the zucchini, onions, peppers and salt together and let stand 6 hours or overnight. A lot of liquid will be drawn out of the vegetables. When salt soak is completed, drain and rinse thoroughly and allow to drain while preparing jars.

Prepare 6 pint jars and lids. Prepare boiling water bath.

Put the veggie mixture in a large pot and add:
2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 cups sugar
1 Tbsp. mustard seeds
2 tsp. celery seeds
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 Tbsp. ClearJel


Mix well and heat on medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Turn to medium-low and simmer until thick - about 35 minutes. Ladle into prepared jars and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

Zucchini Soup

Simple Zucchini soup recipe.

2 Cups chopped onion
12 Cups chopped Zucchini skin on
2 TBS butter
2 Cups cheese
3 Cups chicken stock
1 Cup half and half
Salt
Pepper


Melt butter in a large pan.
Cook onions until translucent
Add Zucchini and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
Cook until Zucchini is fork tender.
Mash with a potato masher or use a stick blender.
Add cheese and half and half.
salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot or cold
Add sour cream if desired.