Creamy Zucchini Soup with Gorgonzola
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
334 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
International
Creamy Zucchini Soup with Gorgonzola
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This creamy zucchini soup is laced with buttermilk, infused with herbs and sprinkled with Gorgonzola for an irresistibly delicious flavor!
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Ingredients
- 5 pounds zucchini , roughly chopped
- 1 large yellow onion , chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons or cubes chicken bouillon (vegetarians: use vegetable broth) Note: There are brands that make MSG-free bouillon including Knorr Selects, Herb-Ox, and Better Than Bouillon
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese for serving
- chopped fresh basil for serving (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat the butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat and saute the onions until light golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, cover and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes.
- Add the contents to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the mixture. If using a stand blender, return the soup to the pot.
- Add the salt and bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved. Add the buttermilk and heavy cream and heat through.
- Serve hot in individual bowls sprinkled with gorgonzola and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Serve with some crusty bread and a leafy green salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
987mg
(41%)
Potassium
1165mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1704IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 987mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1165mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1704IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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