Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup
Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup blends tender zucchini, sweet sautéed onion, and mellow garlic into a smooth, velvety bowl with a touch of cream for richness. Light yet satisfying, it balances gentle vegetable sweetness with a peppery finish. Serve as a cozy weeknight starter or a simple lunch alongside crusty bread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.43 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic; keep cooking and stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Pour vegetable broth and water into the skillet; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stir cream into the broth mixture; season with pepper. Cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 278.82 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 5.82 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 32.49 g 12%
- Total Fat 12.94 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 7.54 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.64 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 495.52 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 6.5 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 10.5 g --
- Added Sugars 4.47 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 137.38 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 579.25 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 188.63 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 22.14 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 278.82 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Heavy Cream, Vegetable Broth. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup healthy?
- Quick Creamy Zucchini Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 278.82 calories and 5.82 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 495.52 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.54 g (38% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.47 g (9% 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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