Description
Creamy Zucchini Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines fresh zucchini with aromatic herbs for a delightful flavor experience. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a light meal or a warm, cozy option, this recipe fits the bill. With a creamy texture that’s both satisfying and low in calories, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free. Plus, it’s versatile enough to accommodate dietary preferences, including dairy-free options. So grab your ingredients and get ready to savor every spoonful of this delicious zucchini soup!
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 vegetable stock (or chicken broth)
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy cream (coconut milk for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chopped zucchini, salt, black pepper, and thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable stock; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until zucchini is soft.
- Remove from heat and blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in your choice of cream; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with sour cream or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg