Creamy Zucchini Soup: A Cozy, Easy Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and comforting creamy zucchini soup that is simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
- Add the chopped zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, allow the soup to cool slightly and blend in batches using a regular blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Heat through and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg