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Creamy Zucchini Soup

A warm, creamy soup made from zucchini, garlic, and fresh herbs, without the use of heavy cream, perfect for winter evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs zucchini, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large yellow potato, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan Can be substituted with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by slicing the zucchini, dicing the onion, and cubing the potato. Mince the garlic and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent.
  2. Add the cubed potatoes and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced zucchini to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
  4. Carefully pour the vegetable broth into the pot, bringing it to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for around 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender.
  6. Stir in the grated parmesan, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, lemon juice, and chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls, and feel free to add extra parmesan and fresh basil on top as a finishing touch!

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If freezing, do so in an airtight container for up to two months. When reheating, gently warm on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of vegetable broth if it thickens too much.