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A spoonful of tomato zucchini soup, with bits of croutons as garnish.
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Tomato and Zucchini Soup Recipe

This Tomato and Zucchini Soup is deliciously creamy and filling! It's a combination of tangy and sweet, plus a hint of freshness from the lemon --- one bowl will not be enough!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini (750 to 800 grams or 26 to 28 ounces or 4 to 4.5 cups when chopped), peeled and chopped into small cubes
  • 1&1/2 to 1&3/4 cups tomatoes (250 grams or 1/2 pound),  chopped roughly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small lemon, grated zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 cups stock
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a medium to large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Once it's ready, add the garlic and onion and saute until the onion is soft.
  • Add chopped zucchini, tomatoes, and grated lemon zest; mix and cook for about two minutes.
  • Pour the stock, then add salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for fifteen minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Take your zucchini and tomato soup off the heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it reaches a smooth texture, then return it to the stove.
  • Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and pour the cream, then stir to combine.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding salt, ground black pepper, or lemon juice.
  • Heat the soup for a couple of minutes (do not boil) and remove from the stove.
  • Transfer your zucchini and tomato soup into serving bowls.
  • Garnish with croutons or fresh parsley --- enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  Do not add the stock at once.  Start with two cups, add more if you prefer more liquid; then adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  • Refer to the post's 'Recipe variation' for substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1666IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg