Description
This creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe is a delightful blend of fresh zucchini, aromatic garlic, and herbs, creating a comforting bowl of goodness that’s perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 large zucchini (about 6 cups)
- chopped
- 1 large onion
- chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 3 cups bone broth
- chicken broth
- or vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon salt
- or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional) or substitute with basil
- 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream (use coconut milk or cashew cream for vegan)
- Olive oil
- sour cream
- or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped zucchini, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using), stirring to combine.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream or sour cream, and heat gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with olive oil, sour cream, or parsley as desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut milk or cashew cream in place of heavy cream or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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