Spinach Zucchini Soup
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and velvety Spinach Zucchini Soup! Bursting with wholesome flavors, this light yet satisfying soup combines nutrient-rich zucchini and baby spinach with aromatic garlic, onion, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a refreshing finish. Perfectly blended to creamy perfection, thanks to an immersion blender, this comforting concoction is seasoned with fresh parsley and can be garnished with a dollop of tangy Greek yogurt for extra richness. With only 35 minutes from prep to table, this quick, dairy-free (optional), and plant-based soup makes an ideal weeknight dinner or a cozy starter. Whether you're looking for a way to use up fresh garden veggies or seeking a nourishing addition to your meal rotation, this Spinach Zucchini Soup is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (chopped) yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium (sliced into rounds) zucchini
- 4 cups (packed) baby spinach
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cups (for garnish) optional plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced zucchini to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Use an immersion blender to carefully puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, being cautious with the hot liquid.
Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice for a fresh, zesty finish.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.2 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 841 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*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.
