Description
Creamy Zucchini Soup is a delicious and quick dish that combines the fresh flavors of zucchini, garlic, and onion into a comforting bowl. Perfect for any meal, this soup can be served warm in colder months or chilled as a refreshing appetizer during summer. Its creamy texture is easily customizable to fit various dietary needs, making it an excellent addition to your weekly menu. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create a satisfying and nourishing soup that will delight your taste buds and keep you coming back for more.
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
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy whipping cream (coconut milk for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Add zucchini, salt, pepper, and thyme; stir for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in cream until fully combined; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with sour cream or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg