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zucchini soup. it’s so much better than you can imagine.
I came up with this recipe right after making the pinkalicious cupcakes because I wanted something green afterward (when you read the story, you’ll understand why). Since I had a huge zucchini sitting on the counter, and they happen to be a perfect end-of-summer-lead-into-fall sort of vegetable, I decided to take my chances and turn it into a soup.
You. have. no. idea. It was absolutely delicious. And I don’t say that very often (or at least, I think I don’t). Since then, I have made two batches. My foodie friend Shannon loved it even, and so did her cute baby Clare.
This soup is easy, elegant, cheap, healthy, and low in calories (only 3 tablespoons of cream for the whole pot!). I don’t think you could ask for more.
Okay, I’m done with my little commercial. Now go make this!
You won’t be sorry.
zucchini soup
1 onion, minced (click here to discover a great way to mince onions)
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for garnish
1 large zucchini (eggplant size), or 2 medium, cut into 1 inch chunks
4 cups (1 litre) low sodium chicken broth (I actually liked Swanson’s natural chicken broth for this)
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1. In a large pot, saute onions in oil and butter over low heat heat for a good 10-15 minutes until tender. Reserve a handful of zucchini chunks and set aside. Stir remainder of zucchini in with the onion and cook for about 5 minutes more.
2. Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer for 20 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
3. Remove bay leaves and puree entire soup in a blender. Stir in cream. And keep warm until ready to serve.
4. For the zucchini garnish, heat a bit of olive oil and butter (about a teaspoon of each) in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Saute the reserved zucchini chunks until golden brown. Place a small amount on each serving of soup, if desired.
13 Responses to “zucchini soup. it’s so much better than you can imagine.”
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Such a comforting bowl of soup!
Oh, Yum! It sounds and looks fantastic! I will have to try this is I can get some nice looking zucchini…our garden stopped producing them and the ones in the stores are already sad looking.
Otherwise, I may have to wait until next year! 
Blessings!
~Rachel~
Sounds great. Bookmarking right now.
I think I am going to make this tonight! Thanks for the great idea. It is rainy and cold here and I think this soup will hit the spot.
Just picked 3 zucchini from our garden, so this is perfect! Yum! Thanks!
I am not a zucchini fan, but my sister thinks it’s the food of the gods. I’ll send this along to her, and I’m sure it will be made today. Maybe I’ll try it with eggplant. (Grant’s standing behind me going “Ohhh!”)
Made this today. SUPER yummy!!!! All my kids ate it. We put bacon and cheese on top, so made it a little less healthy, but sure yummy! Thanks!
Absolutely delicious! I have been looking forward to making this all week and I am thrilled with it! So easy, but so tasty. I am looking forward to making a lot more of your recipes! Thanks again (:
AMAZING!!! This soup was so yummy (and pretty quick & easy, too) I am mad at myself for not making it before now. A new favorite! Thanks:)
jamie under the ingredients list on this soup it says to (click here to discover a great way to mince onions) it wont let me click anywhere near that always looking for more tips on making my life easier when cooking, btw ty for doing some healthy foods, have been on a diet for the last 6 months have lost 20 lbs but im SICK of eating salads and more salads
ty again for your wonderful site! *HUGS*
This looks delicious, and I plan on having it to accompany the pinkalicious cupcakes on my daughter’s birthday. Does the soup reheat well if made ahead of time?
YES!!! I make a big batch of this soup and reheat it every time I make it! It’s perfect that way!
Thank you so much for this recipe. We made it and it was lovely. Jaime’s absolutely right. This soup is great once reheated. Even better if possible. I had mine without whip cream (used whole milk instead) and it was still lovely. I also skipped the garnish, though i am sure that would have enhanced the flavor and presentation. Love your recipes, love your site.