Description
Creamy Zucchini Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any meal. This velvety soup features fresh zucchini blended with savory herbs, creating a rich, satisfying flavor perfect for chilly evenings or light summer lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the zucchini into equal-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until soft and translucent (about 3-4 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped zucchini and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a stand blender carefully.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk until desired consistency is reached, then add fresh thyme and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired, alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg