Description
This creamy Zucchini Soup is a healthy Mediterranean recipe made with fresh zucchini, onion, garlic, olive oil, and vegetable broth. Naturally silky without heavy cream, it is light, comforting, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in zucchini and potato.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Add Greek yogurt or feta for extra richness. This soup freezes well for up to 2 months. Adjust lemon juice to taste for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg