Creamy Zucchini Basil Zuppa
Immerse yourself in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Zucchini Basil Zuppa, a velvety soup brimming with garden-fresh zucchini, fragrant basil, and a luscious touch of heavy cream. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or as an elegant starter, this dish combines simple ingredients like sautéed onion and garlic, simmered zucchini, and rich vegetable broth for a naturally wholesome base. Blended to silky perfection and finished with vibrant basil and optional Parmesan cheese, this soup is a delightful balance of creamy, herbaceous, and savory notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and nourishing way to taste summer in every spoonful. Serve it warm with crusty bread for dipping, and enjoy a soul-soothing meal that's as easy to make as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and chop them into 1/2-inch slices. Peel and dice the onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Stir in the zucchini slices and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches for pureeing.
Return the pot to low heat and stir in the heavy cream, fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup heat through but do not allow it to boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese for added richness.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.3 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.3 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 288 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 13046 mg | 567% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 988 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3798 mg | 81% | |
*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.
