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Easy Creamy Zucchini Soup

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 kg (2lbs) zucchini chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil
  • 2 cups stock/broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan Cheese to serve

Instructions

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  1. In a pot set over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the zucchini and basil then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until the zucchini starts to soften. 
  4. Pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes until the zucchini is soft.
  5. Transfer to a blender and add the baby spinach.
  6. Blend until the soup is completely smooth. Pour back into the pot then stir in the cream.
  7. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes then season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve the soup in bowls with a swirl of cream and a spoonful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 614mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1593IU (32%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 614mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1593IU 32%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.