Zucchini and Lemon Thyme Soup
Delightfully fresh and herbaceous, this Zucchini and Lemon Thyme Soup is a creamy yet light dish that’s perfect for any season. Featuring tender zucchini simmered in flavorful vegetable stock, the soup is elevated by the zesty brightness of lemon thyme and a whisper of lemon zest. With an optional swirl of heavy cream for added richness, this silky soup strikes a perfect balance between comforting and refreshing. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an effortless yet elegant meal that can be garnished with fresh parsley or lemon thyme for a beautiful finish. Whether served as a light lunch or a starter for dinner, this soup is a wholesome, flavorful way to enjoy the natural sweetness of zucchini combined with citrusy herbal notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium zucchini, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons lemon thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- optional fresh parsley or lemon thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped zucchini to the pot and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the zucchini to soften slightly.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
Stir in the chopped lemon thyme leaves and lemon zest. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until silky.
If using, stir in the heavy cream to add a touch of richness.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or additional lemon thyme, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 1066 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1012 mg | 22% | |
*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.
