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.
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
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