Zucchini Parmesan Soup Eleanor Towne 1 1/2 qts. canned tomato juice 1 large stalk celery, chopped modertate amt. oregano 1/2 qt. water garlic & salt to taste few pinches sweet basil 1 medium zucchini Parmesan cheese Mix first 6 ingredients and bring to a boil for 1 hour. Add medium zucchini, or more if you like more vegetables. Cook 1 hour more. You can also add mushrooms, sliced. Place in soup bowl and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.