Potato and Zucchini Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of creamy Potato and Zucchini Soup, a comforting blend of simple ingredients and rich flavors. This hearty soup combines velvety potatoes, tender zucchini, and aromatic garlic and onions, simmered in luscious vegetable broth and finished with a touch of heavy cream for an indulgently smooth texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 45 minutes and serves four satisfying portions. Garnish it with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added flavor, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether you're looking for a wholesome vegetarian meal or a soothing seasonal soup, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Keywords: potato and zucchini soup, creamy vegetable soup, easy soup recipe, vegetarian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes and zucchini to the pot, stirring to coat them with the onion and garlic mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and puree.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper, and let the soup heat through for 2-3 more minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4655 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 5635 mg | 120% | |
*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.
