Zucchini and Basil Soup

Zucchini and Basil Soup

September 30, 2025
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Course
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon
    Olive oil
  • 1
    Medium onion, chopped
  • 2
    Cloves garlic, minced
  • 3
    Medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1
    Medium potato, peeled and diced
  • 4 Cups
    Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/4 Cup
    Fresh basil leaves
  • 1
    Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.

  2. Add zucchini and potato; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

  4. Stir in basil leaves, then use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.

  5. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe

Serving size1/4 of recipe

Amount per serving

Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 14.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g9%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2.7g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 32mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 535mg11%

*DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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