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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini Summer Squash Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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 9%
- Protein 10.7 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 22.78 g 8%
- Total Fat 7.0 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.5 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.01 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 1011.45 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 6.47 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 11.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 117.72 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 990.59 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 54.21 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 17.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Zucchini Summer Squash Soup healthy?
- Zucchini Summer Squash Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 186.85 calories and 10.7 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1011.45 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.5 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk 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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