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Creamy Zucchini Soup with Croutons

Silky zucchini soup made in one pot with butter, broth, and cream — ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy croutons for a satisfying contrast.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
268
Protein
4g
Creamy Zucchini Soup with Croutons
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add zucchini and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then cook 8 minutes until zucchini is very soft.

  3. Step 3

    Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender in batches.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in cream and season generously with salt and pepper, then heat through for 2 minutes without boiling.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with croutons.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • immersion blender or regular blender
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • bowls

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