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Creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe

Creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe
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A rich and comforting creamy zucchini soup, perfect for a cozy meal. This soup blends tender zucchini, potatoes, and aromatic herbs with a smooth finish of cream and cheddar cheese, delivering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled & diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled & minced

Herbs & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • pinch dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp celery salt
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Vegetables & Liquids

  • 5 cups fresh chopped zucchini
  • 1 lb russet potatoes, washed, peeled, and diced
  • 3–4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (at room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Set a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add the butter to melt, then stir in the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add Herbs and Zucchini: Stir in the dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, celery salt, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Add the chopped zucchini, stir well, and cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Combine Potatoes and Liquids: Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, and soy sauce to the pot. Stir to combine evenly, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  4. Simmer Soup: Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the soup partially covered for 15-20 minutes, until both the potatoes and zucchini are fork tender.
  5. Puree the Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy in texture.
  6. Finish with Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and evenly blended into the soup.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, serve warm, and enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy zucchini soup.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
  • Adding cayenne pepper is optional but adds a nice subtle heat.
  • Ensure cream and cheese are at room temperature to melt smoothly into the hot soup.
  • Use an immersion blender carefully to avoid splashing hot soup.
  • Russet potatoes give the soup a creamy texture; you can also use Yukon Gold.

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