Creamy Zucchini Soup
You don’t need loads of cream or even a roux to make a creamy zucchini soup. The natural texture of the zucchini flesh whizzes up beautifully to be a silky, creamy texture. It’s well worth the extra few minutes to saute onions until golden for the extra flavour it adds. Topping the soup with a pi...
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onions, and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until they are light golden brown.
- Add zucchinis, broth and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium. Optional: Scoop brown foam (scum) off surface every now and then.
- Cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until zucchini is very soft.
- Use a stick blender to whizz until smooth. (Note 1 for blender)
- Stir through cream and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, swirl over a touch of cream if desired, a pinch of shredded parmesan, and more pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
215kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$221.00
$221.00
Per Serving
$55.00/serving
$55.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$442.00 vs buying!
~$442.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (60% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| olive oil or butter | 1 tbsp | $21.00 |
| arlic cloves | - | - |
| onion | 1 large | $50.00 |
| / 2 lb zucchinis | 1 kg | - |
| / 750 ml vegetable or chicken broth | 3 cups | $50.00 |
| / 250 ml water | 1 cup | - |
| / 185 ml cream | 0.75 cup | $75.00 |
| / 250 ml milk | 1 cup | $25.00 |
| Cream | - | - |
| Finely shredded parmesan | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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