Orange and Zucchini Cold Soup
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Orange and Zucchini Cold Soup is a vibrant twist on chilled soups that’s perfect for warm weather. Featuring the natural sweetness of fresh oranges paired with the subtle earthiness of zucchini, this recipe balances tangy Greek yogurt and aromatic mint for a creamy yet bright dish. With a zesty kick from orange zest and a hint of garlic, the soup is blended to silky perfection and chilled to intensify its flavors. It’s an effortless, no-cook recipe ready in minutes, making it ideal for healthy summer lunches or light appetizers. Serve it beautifully garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint leaves for a dazzling presentation that will elevate any table. Perfect keywords: "cold zucchini soup," "orange soup recipe," "no-cook summer soups," "refreshing healthy soups."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 large oranges
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the zucchini, then cut into small chunks.
Zest one of the oranges and set the zest aside. Juice both oranges into a small bowl.
In a blender, combine the zucchini chunks, orange juice, plain Greek yogurt, vegetable broth, olive oil, mint leaves, garlic clove, orange zest, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the soup to a large bowl or pitcher, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the soup to chill thoroughly.
When ready to serve, give the soup a quick stir and ladle into bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and additional fresh mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 5840 mg | 254% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.1 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2784 mg | 59% | |
*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.
