It's beginning to look a lot like spring – with the usual Canadian trickery: a few brilliant days, then back to a snowstorm or three. Every year my mind makes the switch from winter to spring on the very first day that woolly layers are no longer required. Then I'm just angry for the rest of March. This zucchini soup manages to meet the need for cold-weather comfort with light, fresh flavours that provide a little bit of hope (no beans or squash in this soup). You probably have most of the ingredients on hand, so nope, no real reason to leave the house (just yet). Makes 4 to 6 portions.