Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup
Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup blends silky zucchini with a gentle carrot sweetness, bright parsley, and a whisper of garlic for a warming bowl with a lively kick. The habanero adds a clean, fruity heat that complements the velvety texture rather than overpowering it. Serve for a light lunch or a starter at dinner when you want something fresh, vibrant, and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 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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- 64
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Wearing gloves, take out the seeds from the habanero chile pepper. Slice the pepper into strips.
- 2
Warm oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the habanero, carrot, shallot, parsley, and garlic. Cook, stirring now and then, until the vegetables begin to sweat, about 10 minutes. Stir in the zucchini. Add the potato and bouillon cube, mixing well. Pour in 2 cups water and cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Take the pot off the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender. If the soup is too thick, add extra water. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
- Calories 181.45 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 2.05 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 26.0 g 9%
- Total Fat 7.98 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 160.12 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 5.55 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 9.91 g --
- Added Sugars 7.45 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 57.21 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 332.54 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 36.48 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 17.55 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Habanero Spiked Zucchini Soup is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Habanero Pepper. Each serving provides about 181.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Habanero Pepper, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup healthy?
- Habanero-Spiked Zucchini Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 181.45 calories and 2.05 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 160.12 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.45 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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