Cream of Zucchini Soup
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4.8
Cream of Zucchini Soup
Description
This Cream of Zucchini Soup recipe begins by boiling chicken broth with quartered onions, garlic cloves, and large chunks of zucchini until the vegetables soften fully. The pot is then removed from heat, and the mixture is pureed until smooth. Sour cream is incorporated afterward to enrich the texture and provide gentle tanginess. The soup is seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
The final consistency is creamy yet light, emphasizing the mild flavor of zucchini complemented by the savory notes of onion and garlic. Finishing the soup with fresh grated Parmesan is optional but lends a slightly nutty, salty accent to each serving.
This soup works well as a starter or light meal and is best served hot. Its simplicity allows the freshness of the zucchini to come through without overwhelming spices or heavy cream. Preparation is straightforward, requiring no advanced techniques beyond simmering and blending.
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion quartered, small
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 zucchini skin on cut in large chunks, medium
- 32 oz chicken broth or vegetable, reduced sodium, brand Swanson
- 2 tbsp sour cream reduced fat
- salt Kosher, to taste
- black pepper Kosher, to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional, fresh grated, if desired for topping
Instructions
- Combine chicken broth, onion, garlic and zucchini in a large pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and purée with an immersion blender, add the sour cream and purée again until smooth.
- Taste for salt and pepper and adjust to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 7% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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