Zucchini Summer Squash Soup
Zucchini Summer Squash Soup blends tender zucchini with potatoes and carrots in a light chicken broth, brightened by fresh basil. The flavor is fresh and herbaceous with a gentle sweetness from the vegetables, perfect for a warm-weather lunch or a light dinner. Serve it hot for comfort or chilled for a refreshing twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and add the potatoes; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the summer squash and simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Combine the soup, basil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor, filling it no more than halfway. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times, then leave it on to blend. Purée in batches until you reach the desired consistency.
- Calories 186.85 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.7 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.0 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.5 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 26.01 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1011.45 mg High
- Fiber 6.47 g Good Source
- Sugar 11.22 g High
- Added Sugar 0.07 g Low Source
- Calcium 117.72 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate
- Potassium 990.59 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 54.21 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.5 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Zucchini Summer Squash Soup is an American soup recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Basil, and Peeled Whole Potatoes. Each serving provides about 186.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini Summer Squash Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Zucchini Summer Squash Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Fresh Basil, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Zucchini Summer Squash Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini Summer Squash Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 186.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini Summer Squash Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
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