Zuke Soup
Warm, comforting, and brimming with garden-fresh flavor, Zuke Soup is a delightful way to celebrate the humble zucchini. This creamy, dairy-free soup is infused with aromatic garlic, sweet onion, and savory fresh thyme, creating a perfectly balanced medley of flavors. Potatoes lend a velvety texture, while a splash of lemon juice adds a bright, tangy finish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and simmered to perfection, this easy zucchini soup is pureed until smooth, making it ideal for a light lunch or a soothing dinner companion. Ready in just 40 minutes, Zuke Soup is a healthy, gluten-free choice that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Don’t forget a sprinkling of fresh parsley for the perfect herbaceous garnish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 4 medium, chopped zucchini
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium, peeled and diced potato
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste black pepper
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the chopped zucchini and diced potato to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchini and potato are tender.
Add the fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring well.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and puree in batches, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1062 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
