Easy Creamy Zucchini Soup

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Creamy soup that is super easy to make in one pot. I have also tried adding a teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 serving

Easy Creamy Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

3 pounds zucchini

sliced

2 cups water

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1 large onion

chopped

4 slices bacon

cut into small pieces

3 cloves garlic

chopped

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried basil

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

or to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Mix zucchini water chicken broth onion bacon garlic salt pepper and basil together in a large pot; bring to a boil and cook until the zucchini is tender about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutritional Information

Easy Creamy Zucchini Soup

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 115.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 10%

Carbohydrates: 8.5g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 12.9mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 369.3IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 30.7mg 51%

Folate: 53.5mcg 13%

Calcium: 66.5mg 7%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 34.8mg 12%

Potassium: 518.3mg 15%

Sodium: 973.6mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 67.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.