Zucchini Cream Style

Indulge in the velvety goodness of Zucchini Cream Style, a comforting and easy-to-make soup that elevates humble ingredients into a gourmet delight. Crafted with tender zucchini, aromatic garlic, and onions, this recipe blends the vibrant freshness of parsley with the richness of heavy cream to create a lusciously smooth texture. Simmered in savory vegetable broth and finished with an optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, each spoonful bursts with flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant appetizer, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Serve this nutrient-packed soup warm and watch it become a family favorite. Keywords: zucchini cream soup, creamy zucchini recipe, quick vegetable soup, healthy zucchini recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, grated parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Add the sliced zucchini to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth, cover the pot, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the zucchini is soft and tender.

Step 8

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches, blending carefully and returning it to the pot.

Step 9

Stir in the heavy cream, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to incorporate the flavors.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally garnish with grated parmesan cheese and additional parsley.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1069.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1025.9

Total Fat 73.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 126mg	0%
Sodium 8837.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 59.2g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.0mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1962.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.8%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 28.8%