Description
Enjoy this warm and comforting Creamy Zucchini Soup. It is easy to make and tastes like home, perfect for a cozy lunch when you need a little hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
- Zucchini (about 2 pounds)
- Onion (1 medium)
- Garlic (2 cloves)
- Vegetable or chicken broth (4 cups)
- Heavy cream or half-and-half (1/2 cup)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Optional garnish: Fresh parsley or croutons
Instructions
- Chop the zucchini, onion, and garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the chopped zucchini and the broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the zucchini is very tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth and creamy. You can also transfer it in batches to a regular blender.
- Return the soup to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve hot, garnished as desired.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, sauté a small amount of celery along with the onion.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, use slightly less broth initially.
- This soup freezes well; cool completely before storing.
- You can substitute milk for the heavy cream for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg