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Easy Zucchini Soup

Simple flavorful easy zucchini soup with cilantro. Makes 4-6 servings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: soup, zucchini
Servings: 5 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado or grapeseed oil
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 5 cups zucchini
  • 3 cups veggie broth
  • ¼ cup cilantro , basil or parsley leaves
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • fine sea salt
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese , optional
  • ¼ cup lightly toasted pumpkin seeds , optional
  • Avocado slices , optional

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil on medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and the broth, cilantro and cayenne. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, until the zucchini is soft. 
  • Puree in a blender, or with an immersion blender. Season to taste with sea salt and more cayenne.
  • Serve garnished with garnishes of crumbled cheese, pumpkin seeds or slices of avocado, if you wish.

Notes

Cotija cheese is a Hispanic-style cheese--somewhat salty and doesn’t really melt--you may substitute any cheese you want. Vegans--just skip the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g