Creamy Zucchini Soup with Gorgonzola
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 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
Description
This Creamy Zucchini Soup with Gorgonzola begins by sautéing onions and garlic in butter until lightly golden, then adding chopped zucchini to soften. The mixture is pureed to create a smooth base, to which salt and chicken bouillon are added for seasoning. The broth is enriched with buttermilk and heavy cream, heating through to meld flavors and create a luscious consistency. Served hot, each bowl is garnished with crumbled gorgonzola cheese, adding a sharp and tangy contrast, and optionally topped with chopped fresh basil for herbaceous brightness. This soup pairs well with crusty bread and a simple leafy salad for a light meal or starter.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds zucchini , roughly chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped, large
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 chicken bouillon vegetarians: use vegetable broth) Note: There are brands that make MSG-free bouillon including Knorr Selects, Herb-Ox, and Better Than Bouillon, teaspoons or cubes
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- gorgonzola cheese crumbled, or blue cheese for serving
- basil optional, chopped fresh, for serving
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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