Description
This creamy zucchini soup is a silky, flavorful summertime soup made with simple ingredients. Tender zucchini, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth are blended into a smooth and comforting soup that’s nutritious, easy to make, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee, or neutral oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, approximately 1 cup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chopped zucchini, approximately 6–7 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt, more or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, more or less to taste
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
Instructions
- Place a large pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the butter and heat until melted, swirling the pot occasionally to distribute it evenly.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté with the onions for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chopped zucchini, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture. Sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini has softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a standard blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste the soup and add more salt or black pepper if desired. Ladle into serving bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chop the zucchini into evenly sized pieces so everything cooks at the same rate.
- For an extra velvety texture, add 2–4 tablespoons of full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream at room temperature before puréeing.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version or chicken broth for additional savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American