CREAMY GARDEN ZUCCHINI SOUP Recipe
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Garden Zucchini Soup, a rich and velvety blend of fresh zucchini, potatoes, and aromatic seasonings, topped with a hint of creamy cheese for a satisfying bowl of comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon each dried rosemary, thyme, celery salt, pepper, salt
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
- 5 cups zucchini, cut into chunks
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and diced
Optional Additions:
- ½ cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional; can use sharp white cheddar, Parmesan, or Gouda)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Shred cheese from a block and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a soup pot, add onions, and cook until softened.
- Add Vegetables: Mix in garlic, zucchini, and seasonings; cook until tender.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes, broth, and soy sauce; simmer until potatoes are soft.
- Blend Soup: Remove from heat, blend until smooth.
- Optional Additions: Stir in half and half, slowly add cheese until melted.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for half and half.
- Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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