Description
Cream of Zucchini Soup is a velvety, cozy, and flavorful recipe made with fresh zucchini, savory broth, and a creamy béchamel base. This quick and easy soup is perfect for light meals, dinner starters, or comforting weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tsp olive oil
½ small onion, chopped
3 cups sliced zucchini (unpeeled)
1 cup water or low-sodium broth
½ tsp dried parsley
1 tsp seasoned salt (like Emeril’s Essence)
2 tsp soup base (such as Better than Bouillon), divided
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ cup cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics & Cook Zucchini:
- Warm 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté about 5 minutes, until it begins to soften and appear translucent.
- Add the sliced zucchini, 1 cup of water, parsley, seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon of soup base, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer & Blend:
- Reduce heat to medium‑low and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and about half the liquid has reduced.
- Take the pot off the heat and carefully transfer the contents to a blender. Purée until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Creamy Béchamel Base:
- In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter gently over low heat.
- Whisk in the flour to create a smooth roux.
- Slowly incorporate the milk, cream (or half-and-half), and the remaining teaspoon of soup base, whisking continuously.
- Raise the heat to medium and stir until the sauce thickens to a rich, creamy texture.
- Combine & Adjust:
- Pour the béchamel mixture into the puréed zucchini and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- If the soup becomes too thick, add a bit of milk to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh zucchini for best flavor.
For a lighter soup, use plant-based milk and cream alternatives.
Blend carefully and allow mixture to cool slightly before blending.
Freezes well up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 4g