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Zucchini “Cream” Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 1 leek trimmed and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 pounds zucchini chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lemon zest of
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plus more, as desired, for garnish
  • 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond or oat milk

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, leek, and garlic, and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until they are translucent.
  • Add zucchini and sauté for 5 – 6 minutes, tossing to coat in the oil. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until zucchini is very soft.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the pot.(Alternatively, you can puree it in a food processor and return it to the pot.) Add the yogurt, milk, and lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring back to a simmer, whisking to distribute the yogurt and milk evenly. Remove from heat.
  • Serve in bowls, swirl in a teaspoon of yogurt or two if desired, and a little more pepper. Serve hot. Alternatively, you can also chill the soup and serve it cold.
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