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Healthy Creamy Zucchini Soup

Healthy Creamy Zucchini Soup: Easy Comfort in Every Spoonful

Healthy Creamy Zucchini Soup is a comforting dish that's simple to make, featuring fresh zucchini and creamy goodness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 198 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Stick blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion chopped (brown, yellow or white)
  • 1 kg zucchinis cut into 1.5cm / ⅗" slices, larger ones halved
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth preferably salt reduced
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup cream heavy / thickened (or light or add a good knob of butter instead)
  • 1 cup milk any fat %, or more cream

Garnish

  • Cream for swirling
  • Finely shredded parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onions, and cook for 3 – 4 minutes until they are light golden brown.
  • Add zucchinis, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium. Optional: Scoop brown foam (scum) off surface every now and then.
  • Cook for 15 – 20 minutes or until zucchini is very soft.
  • Use a stick blender to whizz until smooth.
  • Stir through cream and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls, swirl over a touch of cream if desired, a pinch of shredded parmesan, and more pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

Known as Courguettes in the UK and some parts of Europe. You will need about 6 medium ones or 4 – 5 large ones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Comfort Food, creamy soup, Healthy Creamy Zucchini Soup, vegetarian soup, Zucchini Soup
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