Zucchini Soup (Use Up Those Garden Veggies!)

Got a surplus of garden variety zucchini? We thought so!

In this summer soup recipe, zucchini is cooked with a bit of onion in broth until tender. Once tender, it’s pureed until smooth and simmered with a bit of cream.

Zucchini soup is one of the easiest soups you’ll ever make! Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with crusty bread.

zucchini soup garnished with dill with a loaf of bread

A Perfect Summer Soup

You can never run out of things to do with zucchini, but this soup is so easy and yummy—it really is a great way to enjoy the excess bounty at the end of summer!

Budget-friendly and elegant, this zucchini soup is delicious too!
This soup needs very few ingredients and is packed with fresh summery flavor.
It’s quick to prepare so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
Enjoy as an appetizer or light meal alongside a tossed salad or with bread for dunking!

ingredients to make Zucchini Soup on a marble board

Ingredients/Variations

Zucchini – Of course, zucchini is the star here! Whether it is picked fresh from your (or your neighbor’s) garden or fresh from the farmer’s market, choose zucchini that are deep green, heavy, and firm with no soft spots or broken skin.

Onion/Garlic –Sauteed onion and garlic give the broth its savory flavor.

Broth – Chicken broth can be substituted for vegetable broth but I really do love the flavor the chicken broth adds to this soup. A splash of heavy cream adds a bit of richness.

Garnish – A dollop of sour cream and a garnish of dill make this summer favorite elegant enough for a party. A light sprinkling of croutons for a great topping too!

Variations – We love this soup because it’s light and fresh. You can add in extras like celery, diced potatoes, carrots, or even cannellini beans.

Cooked onions in a pot for Zucchini Soup — Cook Onions

raw zucchini in a pot for Zucchini Soup — Cook Onions

How to Make Zucchini Soup

No need to peel the zucchini in this zucchini soup recipe! The skin on zucchini is very soft and since it gets cooked into the recipe, a little bit of color only adds to the presentation!

Cook onion and garlic in butter. Add zucchini and saute until slightly tender.
Add broth, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender. Stir in cream.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of fresh dill.

Blending Soups

We use a hand blender or immersion blender to blend hot soups right in the pot. Less mess and it’s easy!

If you don’t have a hand blender, the soup can be blended in a regular blender in batches. When using a regular blender, be sure not to seal the lid or the steam can build up causing it to burst open. Leave the lid open just enough to allow steam to escape.

Zucchini Soup in a pot being blended with an immersion blender — Simmer

Zucchini Soup in a pot with cream being poured in — Simmer

What to Serve with Zucchini Soup

Garnish: Ladle the soup into a bowl and garnish with fresh basil, dill, or other herbs. You can sprinkle on a little bit of parmesan cheese or even a squeeze of lemon juice.

Sides: We love this next to a fresh light salad like kale salad or tomato salad.

I serve most soups with bread for dipping! Add a crusty bread, French bread, or even cheesy garlic breadsticks or drop biscuits so sop up every last bit in the bowl.

Leftovers

Refrigerate it in a container with a tight-fitting lid for up to 5 days.
To reheat, gently bring it to the desired temperature on the stovetop, stirring so as not to scald the cream. Adjust salt and pepper and serve.
Freeze zucchini soup in zippered bags with the date labeled on them. Store flat in the freezer and once they are frozen they can be stored upright (like books) saving freezer space!

A spoon in a bowl of zucchini soup with a loaf of bread

More Must Have Zucchini Recipes

Grilling & BBQ

Lemon, herbs, and seasonings make this grilled zucchini an easy side dish. Ready in just a few minutes, this is the perfect recipe for any summer meal.

Side Dishes

Have lots of zucchini in your garden? This recipe is a fun and creative way to use up your leftover zucchini. Just slice, coat in a breadcrumb mixture, and fry until golden brown and crispy. Delicious!

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Zucchini Soup

Simple, elegant and delicious, Zucchini Soup is perfect any day of the year!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Dice zucchini into ½ ” pieces, do not peel.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.
Stir in broth, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 10-15 minutes or until the zucchini is very soft.
Puree soup using a hand blender or immersion blender*. Stir in the cream and simmer 1 minute more.
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and fresh dill.

We use a hand blender or immersion blender to blend hot soups right in the pot. Less mess and it’s easy! If you don’t have a hand blender, the soup can be blended in a regular blender in batches. When using a regular blender, be sure not to seal the lid or the steam can build up causing it to burst open. Leave the lid open just enough to allow steam to escape.

4.92 from 12 votes↑ Click stars to rate now!
Or to leave a comment, click here!

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

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