Description
Cream of Zucchini Soup is a comforting and creamy delight that brings together the fresh flavors of roasted zucchini, aromatic onions, and fragrant garlic. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for cozy dinners or as an elegant starter for special occasions. With its velvety texture enriched by heavy cream, it not only warms the heart but also satisfies the palate. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that’s sure to impress family and friends. Customize it with your favorite toppings like crispy turkey bacon or croutons for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 to 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, spread on the baking sheet, and roast for 10-11 minutes until tender.
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper; add roasted zucchini and combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender; return to heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving with desired garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup, 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg