Description
Creamy Zucchini Soup made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. Light, low-carb, and full of flavor, this easy soup is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or cozy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 large zucchini, chopped into small pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy whipping cream
- Olive oil, sour cream, or chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil or butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often, until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Add the zucchini, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until zucchini is soft.
- Step 5: Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth (or transfer to a blender carefully, in batches).
- Step 6: Stir in the cream until fully combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
- Step 7: Garnish with sour cream, parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
Use any kind of zucchini (dark green, light green, or striped). To thicken the soup, simmer uncovered to reduce liquid. For a dairy-free version, replace cream with coconut milk or cashew cream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 415 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 89 mg
Keywords: zucchini soup, creamy soup, low-carb, vegetable soup, easy healthy lunch
