Name: Easy Creamy Zucchini Soup with Fresh Garden Flavor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2–3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 medium zucchini (about 1½ lb), sliced; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley; 3/4 tsp fine salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional); 1 tsp lemon juice (optional); Optional thickener: 1 small peeled potato or 1/2 cup cooked white beans

Description

A silky, vegetarian zucchini soup made with a few fresh ingredients and blended until velvety. Light, comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for summer produce and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2–3 garlic cloves, minced

4 medium zucchini (about 1½ lb), sliced

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley

3/4 tsp fine salt, plus more to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Optional thickener: 1 small peeled potato or 1/2 cup cooked white beans

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion 3–4 minutes until translucent.

2. Add garlic; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. Stir in zucchini (and potato/beans if using); season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Pour in broth; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until zucchini is tender.

5. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender (or carefully in batches in a countertop blender).

6. Return to low heat; stir in cream or coconut milk, herbs, nutmeg, and lemon juice.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper; thin with a splash of broth if needed.

8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil or chili flakes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 210 kcal
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 4 g