Description
Creamy Zucchini Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that showcases the best of garden-fresh zucchini. This comforting soup features a rich blend of zucchini, potatoes, and aromatic spices, creating a wonderfully thick and flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy evenings or as an impressive starter at gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. With the addition of cream and cheese, you can customize it to suit your taste. Serve it warm with fresh herbs or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 cups zucchini (cut into chunks)
- 2 russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half (or heavy cream)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Sauté onions in butter until softened, then add garlic, zucchini, and seasonings.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, chicken broth, and soy sauce; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until all vegetables are tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in half and half and cheddar cheese until melted; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg