5.0 from 15 votes
Zucchini Soup
This Zucchini Soup is oh-so-creamy, thanks to the cannellini beans, and deliciously seasoned with a little cheesiness from the parmesan.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 leeks light green stalk only, halved and thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 medium zucchini diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Place the leeks in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes, agitating occasionally. Pull the leeks out of the water and drain well in a colander.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add leeks and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the leeks begin to soften. Add zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and stir well to incorporate the seasoning. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, or until the zucchini is very soft.
- Add chicken stock and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then transfer to a high speed blender. Add basil, lemon zest and juice and Parmesan (if using). Blend until smooth and serve.
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Notes
- Recipe yields about 2 quarts. Nutrition label uses vegetable stock for calculations.
- Storage: The soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cups
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
1.336mg
(0%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1.386IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1.336mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1.386IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.