Zucchini Soup
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5
Zucchini Soup
Description
Zucchini Soup begins with diced zucchini cooked alongside butter-sautéed onions and garlic until tender, imparting a mild sweetness and soft texture. Chicken broth adds depth and savory balance, while seasoning with salt and pepper enhances the natural flavors. After simmering until the zucchini is very soft, the soup is pureed into a smooth consistency using an immersion blender. Heavy cream stirred in at the end adds richness and a silky mouthfeel.
The soup is typically served warm, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill, which add a cool tang and fresh herbal notes that brighten the overall flavor. This makes the soup versatile to serve in cooler weather or as a first course.
Leftovers keep well for up to five days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When blending hot soup in a regular blender, leave the lid slightly open to allow steam to escape and prevent accidents. Using an immersion blender can simplify the process by blending directly in the pot with less cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds zucchini about 2 medium
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth not low sodium
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- sour cream and fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Dice zucchini into ½ " pieces, do not peel.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Stir in broth, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 10-15 minutes or until the zucchini is very soft.
- Puree soup using a hand blender or immersion blender*. Stir in the cream and simmer 1 minute more.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and fresh dill.
Notes
- Leftover zucchini soup can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- A hand or immersion blender is recommended to puree hot soup directly in the pot to reduce cleanup.
- If using a regular blender, blend the soup in batches and keep the lid slightly open to allow steam to escape safely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 865IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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