Tomato Zucchini Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of vibrant and comforting Tomato Zucchini Soup, a light yet satisfying dish that’s brimming with garden-fresh flavors. This wholesome recipe combines tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant aromatics like garlic and onion, simmered in a savory vegetable broth. Perfectly seasoned with dried basil and oregano, this soup is both simple and flavor-packed. Blend it to silky smoothness or leave it slightly chunky for a rustic texture, and finish with a swirl of optional heavy cream for a touch of indulgence. Ready in just 45 minutes, this vegan-friendly (if cream-free) soup is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, it’s a deliciously healthy way to enjoy your produce-packed meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced zucchini to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the soup from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or leave it slightly chunky if preferred.
If using, stir in the heavy cream for added richness.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4700 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 5332 mg | 113% | |
*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.
