Description
This ultra-creamy zucchini soup is smooth, velvety, and packed with fresh zucchini flavor. Perfect for cozy meals, it’s light, healthy, and easy to prepare in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add zucchini, salt, and pepper. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until zucchini is soft.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the cream and simmer another 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream.
- Top with croutons or shredded cheese.
- Add a potato to make it thicker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: creamy zucchini soup, healthy soup, vegetable soup, zucchini recipes