Description
This silky zucchini soup is creamy, comforting, and full of fresh flavor. A perfect quick-fix for a light dinner or elegant appetizer, it comes together in under 30 minutes and can be served hot or chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium zucchini, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh herbs (like basil or chives), for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add zucchini, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Remove from heat and carefully blend the soup until smooth and silky.
- Return soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with fresh herbs and a swirl of cream or drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender for the smoothest texture.
- Let soup cool slightly before blending to avoid pressure buildup.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with coconut milk or cashew cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: zucchini soup, creamy zucchini soup, vegetarian soup, easy zucchini recipe, silky soup