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    Home » Recipes » Zucchini Soup | Creamy & Healthy

    Zucchini Soup | Creamy & Healthy

    Published: Jun 16, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! The perfect way to use up zucchinis!

    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that's ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! An easy vegetarian soup that makes a tasty lunch or midweek dinner. Plus it's a great way to use up those excess zucchinis when in season!

    A bowl of zucchini soup drizzled with cream in a soup mug with a slice of bread being dipped in.

    If you're anything like me, you probably get a little (actually, a lot!) soup obsessed during the colder months.

    Whether it's a batch of classic roasted pumpkin soup, Chinese takeout style chicken and corn soup or a hearty potato and leek soup, there's a whole lot going for a big bowl of soup on a cold wintery day!

    So when it's cold outside and warm inside, it's the perfect time to whip up a healthy and nutritious winter soup.

    The smell of those delicious flavours wafting through the kitchen only add to that 'wrapped up in a cosy blanket' feel, don't they?

    Serve this soup with crusty bread or with my soft & fluffy homemade white bread rolls.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    • Budget friendly - when zucchinis are in season, they are literally EVERYWHERE, and if you haven't grown some yourself, you've probably been given some, or they are cheap, cheap, cheap to buy!
    • Quick and easy - zucchinis don't take a lot of cooking, and so this soup will be ready in less than half an hour.
    • Healthy and low in calories - full of fresh veggie goodness, this soup can also be made lower in calories just by using light milk and/or cream if you prefer.
    • Dairy-free option - switch the cream and milk for coconut cream and coconut milk for a dairy-free, vegetarian meal.
    • Kid-Friendly - with a little parmesan on top, and its creamy texture, zucchini soup is a great way to fill up little tummies and smuggle healthy veggies in.
    • Freezer-Friendly - when zucchinis are abundant, why not make a huge pot of soup and freeze some in containers for those meal times when you're completely time poor!
    A soup mug of creamy green soup with sour cream and parmesan swirled on top

    What You Need

    To make this zucchini soup you'll need just a few basic ingredients.

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method.

    • onion - choose a large brown or yellow onion
    • olive oil
    • garlic - fresh or minced garlic are both suitable to use
    • zucchinis - also known as courgettes in some countries such as the UK and NZ, is a popular summer squash
    • liquid vegetable stock - choose either homemade, powdered stock mixed with water or store bought liquid stock
    • milk - I prefer full-fat or full-cream milk in all my recipes, however you can use light milk if you prefer
    • cream - I use full cream, however choose a light cream if you want to reduce calories.

    You might also like to add some extra cream, sour cream, grated parmesan or croutons on top when serving for extra winter richness!

    Ingredients for zucchini soup in individual bowls

    Step By Step Instructions

    A quick and simple soup to make full of creamy veggie goodness!

    Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Saute Onion And Garlic

    Heat the oil in a large pot and saute the chopped onion and crushed garlic until soft and translucent.

    Oil, onion and garlic in a pot
    Onion and garlic sauteing in a pot

    Step 2 - Add Chopped Zucchini

    Add the chopped zucchini and stir for one minute over heat.

    Cut up zucchinis in a double handled pot

    Step 3 - Add Stock

    Pour the liquid stock into the pot and bring to the boil.

    Liquid stock being poured into pot filled with zucchini chunks

    Then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Chunks of zucchini simmering in a pot

    Step 4 - Add Milk And Cream

    Allow to cool slightly before adding milk and cream.

    Note: Do not boil after adding milk and cream - simply heat through.

    Cream being poured into blender filled with cooked zucchini and stock

    Step 5 - Blend

    Use either a food processor, stick blender or Thermomix to puree the soup in batches, ensuring that it has cooled slightly before doing so.

    A blender filled with creamy zucchini soup

    Serving Suggestions

    This healthy zucchini soup is delicious served on it's own - but even more amazing when served with a yummy side.

    Here's a few of my favourite options:

    • crusty sourdough
    • soft white bread rolls
    • cheese and bacon muffins
    • savoury muffins
    • ham and cheese scrolls

    And don't forget to add an extra swirl of cream, or sour cream and some grated parmesan to the soup if you like!

    A bowl of soup drizzled with cream and a piece of bread being dipped in.

    Expert Tips & FAQ

    How can I make this lower in calories?

    This recipe has 180 calories per serve when made exactly as per the recipe below (using a combination of milk and cream). If you'd like your soup to be lower in calories and fat, simply replace the cream with extra milk, and use low-fat or light milk. I find the best flavour comes with full cream milk and cream, but if you're watching calories, then these substitutes are great!
    And of course, you can always serve the soup on it's own (without the croutons, extra cream and parmesan cheese). 

    Can this be dairy-free?

    To make this a dairy-free zucchini soup, simply substitute the milk and cream for coconut milk and coconut cream.

    Do you need to peel the zucchini before making soup?

    You're going to love the answer to this!! You do NOT need to peel the zucchinis (courgettes) before using them in soup. The skin is full of flavour and healthy goodness. Just give them a wash then simply chop them up, pop them in the saucepan, let them simmer until softened and then puree with a stick blender or food processor.

    Pureeing the soup

    Ensure that the soup has cooled slightly before pureeing to avoid any scalds from the steam and hot liquid.

    What's the difference between a zucchini and a courgette?

    Nothing! Courgette is the European name, while zucchini is the American name. That’s the only difference!

    Storing and Freezing

    This zucchini soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
    This recipe also freezes really well - so make a few big batches when zucchinis are abundant and freeze for up to 3 months in airtight containers.

    Parmesan cheese and cream on top of a green vegetable soup.

    Related Recipes

    When zucchinis are in season, it's the perfect opportunity to whip up some simple, healthy light meals, and to stock up the freezer too!

    Here's some more recipes using zucchinis:

    • Healthy Zucchini Fritters - a great veggie smuggling hit with fussy eaters, and toddlers learning to feed themselves
    • Healthy Sweet Potato, Zucchini & Bacon Slice - a great light lunch or dinner, add a salad and kebabs if you have big mouths to feed
    • Cheesy Quinoa, Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters - serve with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce for a vegetarian meal the whole family will enjoy
    • Healthy Ham, Cheese & Zucchini Muffins - 100% kid approved and ready in less than half an hour
    • Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread - ok, so there had to be one for the 'sweet' taste buds of the world! And made with greek yoghurt, honey and coconut oil - this bread makes a healthy 'no-guilt' addition to lunchboxes.

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    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! The perfect way to use up zucchinis!

    Creamy Zucchini Soup

    A healthy and creamy zucchini soup recipe that will be ready in less than 30 minutes! A tasty light lunch or midweek dinner.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Healthy Soup
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 serves
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbs olive oil
    • 1 brown onion diced
    • 2 tsp minced garlic
    • 1 kg zucchinis chopped into 2cm chunks
    • 4 cups liquid vegetable stock
    • 1 cup milk full fat
    • ½ cup cream light or thickened
    • croutons, extra cream, parmesan for serving
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Conventional Method

    • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent. 
    • Add the chopped zucchinis and stir for 1 minute. 
    • Add the liquid vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 
    • Allow to cool slightly before adding the milk and cream and pureeing with a stick blender or a food processor until smooth. 
    • Serve with croutons, some grated parmesan and extra cream or sour cream drizzled over the top (optional).

    Thermomix Method

    • Place the onion into chop for 5 seconds, Speed 8. 
    • Add the olive oil and minced garlic and cook for 3 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 2. 
    • Add the chopped zucchini and liquid vegetable stock and cook for 20 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1 (place the rice simmering basket over the hole to catch any splashes). 
    • Allow to cool slightly before adding the milk and cream and then pureeing by very slowly increasing to Speed 9 (see notes). 
    • Serve with croutons, some grated parmesan and extra cream or sour cream drizzled over the top (optional).

    Notes

    Calorie info: This recipe has 180 calories per serve when made exactly as per the recipe below (using a combination of milk and cream). 
    Lower calorie version: If you'd like your soup to be even lower in calories and fat, then you can replace the cream with extra milk.  You can also use light milk if you prefer. I find the best flavour comes with full cream milk and cream - but if you're watching calories, then these substitutes are great! And of course, you can always serve the soup on it's own to save on calories (without the croutons, extra cream and parmesan cheese). 
    Dairy-free option - substitute the milk and cream for coconut milk and coconut cream.
    There's no need to peel the zucchinis (courgettes) before using them in soup. Simply chop them up, pop them in the saucepan, let them simmer and soften and then puree with a stick blender or food processor.
    Pureeing the soup - ensure soup has cooled slightly before pureeing to avoid any scalds from the steam and hot liquid.
    Storing - in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge
    Freezing - this recipe freezes well - so make a few big batches when zucchinis are in season and freeze them for up to 3 months in airtight containers for later in the year.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 31.7mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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