Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Zucchini Soup, where vibrant green zucchinis meld with aromatic garlic and creamy goodness. This delightful soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings and an easy meal prep solution that can impress even the pickiest eaters. Whip up this silky-smooth soup in just a few steps, enjoying its rich flavors and customizable options that allow you to use whatever ingredients you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, chopped (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chopped zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the zucchini by about an inch. Bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a standard blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat, stir in cream or coconut milk until fully combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup or 240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg