Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy zucchini basil soup, made fresh and easy without any cream. This vibrant green soup is perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, offering a delightful taste of garden freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, chopped into thick rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Chop 4 medium zucchini into thick rounds, dice one yellow onion, and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook onion until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Toss in chopped zucchini, stirring to coat. Cook for about 5 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until zucchini is tender.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, and blend until smooth.
- Return to pot and gently reheat for 2 minutes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, serve warm.
Notes
- Optional: Stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
- For a dairy-free option, omit Parmesan cheese or use nutritional yeast.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a spicy kick.
- Experiment with other herbs like dill or thyme.
- Stir in a splash of coconut milk for added richness.
- Add lemon zest along with lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Reserve some sautéed zucchini before blending for added texture.
- Use toasted sunflower seeds or almond slivers as a garnish for crunch.
- Roast zucchini and onion before blending for a smoky depth.
- Serve with garlic bread, a mixed green salad, grilled cheese sandwich, roasted vegetables, pesto pasta, or sparkling lemonade.
- Chop vegetables up to 24 hours in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- The soup can be fully prepared and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg