This Zucchini Soup is a recipe from 2009 that my sister in law Amy Sterzer shared. She said:
“Zucchini Soup may not be much to look at but I love this soup! It can be very healthy and yet is still extremely tasty. The recipe calls for cheese, sour cream, and bacon as garnish which is delish but not a requirement. I make it without those garnishes all the time and my family still likse it. The recipe says that it makes 6 servings, however, my little family of 3 gobble it all up in one setting. Even my 21 mth old son, who’s entering the “I don’t really like veggies stage”, loves this soup! So I would definitely double this recipe for larger families. The recipe comes from Julie Badger Jensen.”
I really like to use a hand held emulsion blender for this recipe. I think it is much easier than using the blender and having to wash that too.
Other Zucchini Recipes:
Zucchini Red Onion FlatBread
Zucchini Crumb Cake
Zoodles with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Healthy Zucchini Muffins with Lemon Glaze
Zucchini Soup
Ingredients
1 cup chopped onions
2 T. butter (I usually use 1 T)
3 cups sliced zucchini
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
½ cup half-and-half (I often substitute with regular milk and still think it tastes very yummy)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, then crumbled
Instructions
In a large saucepan cook onions in melted butter until tender. Add sliced zucchini and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender (about 15 min.) Add salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Pour mixture into blender or use a hand held emulsion blender to puree it. Stir in half-and-half (or milk). Return to saucepan and reheat, but do not boil. Garnish with grated cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits. Makes 6 servings.
I made this the other day with zucchini a neighbor gave me and it’s absolutely DELICIOUS! I used coconut milk instead, since that’s what I had on hand, and I can’t believe how incredible it tastes. No sour cream or bacon, only due to lack of both in the fridge at the time, but I can see how they’d be awesome.
This soup is amazing! I like it even better with summer squash. I use 1/2 cup chopped onion, increase to 4 cups summer squash and otherwise make it as directed. I love it. My kids slurp it down, too. In fact, my two year old usually has two full bowls.
Three years later and still lovin’ it!!
Thank you for this soup! We loved it. 🙂 I used part of a very large garden yellow squash. Left the seeds in. Couldn't tell once it was blended. We tasted it before adding the half and half and thought it was terrific. Since I don't do so great on dairy I just stopped there. My DH's eyes rolled up into his head and said "mmmm" as he tasted a large spoonful of it. Saving for dinner tomorrow to let it get even better!
Thank you for posting this recipe…we just tried it and couldn't believe how incredible it tasted and sat shocked as my some-what-picky 2 1/2 year old slurped away! My husband can't stop talking about the soup and wants to have it again and again! Thanks for putting this blog together! I have several more recipes I look forward to trying!
I made this tonight for my family and they loved it. It was a perfect way to use up some zucchini I had from my produce co-op. Would you mind if I posted this on my blog too (giving all credit to you of course)?
This soup is so good! I made it today and have canned it (before adding the optional items). Thank you for sharing your passion. I have posted your recipe, for canning, on our blog: fresnoeaststakeemergencypreparedness1
.blogspot.com, so that others may enjoy it, too! Thank you!
I made this tonight and it was super good, Amy! Thanks! I had zucchini and bacon I needed to use up, and as soon as I saw this I wanted to make it right away. I actually only had one zucchini, so I had to half the recipe. And I definitely agree – I imagine the full recipe would only feed 3 or 4 people max! We each got only a spoonful tonight, so I’m going to have to make this again! 🙂
Mmm, this soup looks delicious! It’s no surprise that your 21 month old loves it! YUM! Can’t wait to try it out. Sorry that I’ve been an absent commenter; I just finished up my law school exams and am finally getting around to my google reader.
Definitely sounds very good! Waiting for zucchini season….
I love Zucchini! I’m excited to make this. I even planted zucchini in my planters this year… so hopefully I’ll have lots! 🙂
Amy this soup looks really good! I am excited to give it a try! I love your picture too!