Easy Creamy Zucchini and Carrot Soup
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4.9
Easy Creamy Zucchini and Carrot Soup
Description
Easy Creamy Zucchini and Carrot Soup is made by first softening diced onion and minced garlic in olive or coconut oil until tender. Flour is stirred in to form a roux that thickens the soup. Then, broth and milk are added and brought to a boil before reducing the heat to simmer with grated zucchini, carrots, and thyme for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
The grated texture integrates smoothly into the soup to create a creamy consistency without heavy cream. The thyme adds an herbal note, and seasoning with salt and black pepper lets the fresh tastes shine through. The soup is suitable as a light starter or a simple, comforting meal.
Substitutions for oil are possible, such as using your preferred cooking oil. For additional heartiness, white northern beans can be included. This soup is straightforward to prepare and can be adjusted in thickness by varying broth or milk amounts.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 medium zucchini grated
- 10-12 baby carrot grated, or 1 medium carrot
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in the coconut oil on medium high for 5-7 minutes or until the onion is tender.
- Stir in the flour and mix until combined well.
- Stir in the broth and milk and bring to a boil
- Reduce the heat and add the zucchini, carrot and thyme.
- Cook for 30 minutes or until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally .
Notes
- You can substitute any cooking oil for the coconut oil used in sautéing.
- Adding a can of white northern beans creates a more filling soup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 750mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 5120IU | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 33.5mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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