Curried Zucchini Soup
Curried Zucchini Soup blends tender squash with ginger, cumin, coriander, and a hint of cardamom for a warmly spiced, velvety bowl. The gentle heat from cayenne and the freshness of cilantro make it comforting yet bright—perfect as a light dinner starter or a cozy lunch on cooler days.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curried Zucchini Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 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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- 59
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Set a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the zucchini, cover, and steam until slightly tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until tender and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Combine the grated ginger, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, ground cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir the spice mixture into the onions until coated.
- 4
Stir the zucchini into the onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the vegetable stock over the zucchini mixture; stir well. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the zucchini mixture to a blender, filling it no more than halfway. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse a few times, then blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
- 6
Ladle the soup into 4 serving bowls; garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 cinnamon stick.
- Calories 134.82 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.32 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 21.28 g 8%
- Total Fat 4.29 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.3 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.64 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 37.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.69 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 5.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 92.5 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 495.3 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 33.65 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 10.32 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Curried Zucchini Soup is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Cinnamon Sticks. Each serving provides about 134.82 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Curried Zucchini Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon Sticks, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Curried Zucchini Soup?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 134.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Curried Zucchini Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Curried Zucchini Soup healthy?
- Curried Zucchini Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 134.82 calories and 3.32 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.3 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard 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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