Description
A rich and creamy zucchini soup that brings comfort and joy to your meals with its vibrant flavors and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the chopped zucchini and cook until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including herbs or spices like nutmeg or cayenne. Garnish with fresh herbs for enhanced presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: zucchini soup, creamy soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, easy recipe