There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm bowl of soup, especially when it’s homemade. This Zucchini Soup recipe has become a favorite in our household, perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something healthy and delicious. I remember my first attempt at making zucchini soup – I was skeptical about how such a simple vegetable could turn into something so flavorful. But trust me, once you try this recipe, it will become a staple in your kitchen too.
What You’ll Need
To make this delightful Zucchini Soup, you’ll need a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. The fresh zucchini is, of course, the star of the show, supported by garlic, olive oil, stock, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. These ingredients come together to create a flavorful and nutritious soup that’s perfect for any meal.
How To Make
You can find the full, printable recipe at the bottom of this post (click the button above), but you can read a summary with step-by-step instructions and photos for each step below.
Shred the zucchini using a food processor or box grater. (image 1) Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sautee until fragrant (but not brown – about 30 seconds). (Image 2) Add the stock to the pan. (Image 3) followed by the shredded zucchini and herbs. Season lightly with salt and pepper. (Image 4) Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer covered until softened enough to puree – about 10 to 20 minutes. (Image 5) Remove from the heat, add the Parmesan cheese and carefully puree the soup. See the notes section for tips on achieving a thicker soup (Image 6) Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed before serving.
You can freeze the soup for longer storage. Pour the cooled soup into freezer-safe containers or zip-top bags, leaving some room for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm on the stove over medium heat. Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
