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Easy Creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe

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Make this simple, velvety zucchini soup in one pot. This recipe uses potatoes for a smooth texture, making it a quick and comforting light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large zucchini, chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for vegan option)
  • Optional Garnish: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped zucchini, chopped potato, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the zucchini and potato are very tender.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Heat gently for 1-2 minutes, but do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Serve your smooth pureed soup hot, topped with Parmesan cheese or fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker, heartier vegetable soup, use 1.5 cups of potato.
  • If you want a vegan zucchini soup, substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream.
  • This recipe is excellent for using up garden zucchini ideas when you have a surplus of summer squash.
  • You can make this a cheesy zucchini soup by adding 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese along with the cream in the final step.

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