Creamy Parmesan Zucchini Soup

Two white bowls of creamy zucchini soup in them. The bowls are on a wooden background with fresh basil leaves, a parmesan rind, and a dark gray napkin displayed around them.

Creamy Parmesan Zucchini Soup

All you'll need is 30 minutes to create this simple parmesan zucchini soup that is flavorful and super creamy! This cozy soup is made with no cream or milk and has a touch of white beans for protein.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword cream of zucchini soup, creamy zucchini soup, zucchini soup

Freezer Friendly Yes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Calories 67kcal

Author Bethany Kramer

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon oil
3 medium zucchini, chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cup cubed yellow potatoes, instead of potatoes you can also use white beans
1 teaspoon onion powder
3-5 thyme sprigs
32 oz. chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 parmesan rind
salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the potatoes to cold water: Place the diced potatoes in a bowl of cold water to soak for several minutes.
Saute aromatics: saute the yellow onion in oil for about 3 minutes in a large pot. Then add the garlic and saute for about a minute.
Saute the zucchini: Next, add the cubed zucchini with a healthy pinch of salt and saute for around 3 minutes, or until soft.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer: Drain the water from the bowl of potatoes and rinse them with cold water. Add to the pot the potatoes, broth, parmesan rind, thyme sprigs, onion powder, and a healthy pinch of salt & black pepper. Cover and simmer the soup for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft when tested with a fork. Stir the pot occasionally.
Blend: when the soup is finished, use a fork or tongs to remove the thyme sprigs and parmesan rind. Then either carefully transfer the soup to a blender or use a hand immersion blender in the pot. Blend the soup for about 30 seconds on high until creamy and smooth.
Serve: Before serving the soup, taste it and add any additional salt if the flavor needs to be enhanced. Serve with a dusting of parmesan cheese on top, and enjoy!

Notes

Toppings to add. If you want to top this soup with yummy toppings, we love shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese, sour cream, homemade croutons, chives, or micro greens (as pictured).

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