Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup
Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup blends tender zucchini, potatoes, onions, and carrots with fresh dill and basil for a bright, herb-lifted flavor. A generous melt of Cheddar adds creamy richness that balances the garden vegetables. Serve it warm for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a comforting starter on a cool evening.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, potatoes, zucchini, onions, carrots, dill, basil, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are fully tender, about 40 minutes.
- 2
Turn off the heat but keep the pot on the stove. Stir in the Cheddar until it melts, then season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 134.19 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 8.65 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 9.73 g 4%
- Total Fat 7.49 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.07 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.17 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 555.08 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 183.62 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 292.76 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 7.42 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.09 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Diced Carrots, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 134.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Diced Carrots, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Basil, Fresh Dill. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 134.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup healthy?
- Hearty Zucchini and Vegetable Cheddar Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 134.19 calories and 8.65 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 555.08 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.07 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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