Summer recipes

Zucchini Potato Soup

Zucchini Potato Soup

This velvety zucchini potato broth is thoroughly soothing, rich, and delectable. While I realize I am presenting this recipe during the summertime, it is ideal throughout the entire year and will feature in your meal rotation similarly to how it does in mine.

I enjoy pairing this soup (essentially mopping it) with cheesy pizza bread. It’s absolutely delightful!

The soup situation in my home is predominantly a fortunate coincidence: I purchase vegetables and often forget to utilize them, and since I dislike wasting food, I convert those nearly forgotten produce into scrumptious soups.

At times, I roast the vegetables before transforming them into soups, while on other occasions, I simply boil and blend; however, I ensure to enhance flavors by incorporating complementary spices and herbs. I utilized white miso paste for that unbeatable umami taste alongside the usual fragrant onion and garlic in today’s soup recipe.

This zucchini potato soup is one you’ll find yourself preparing repeatedly. It is incredibly tasty.

Related recipe: sautéed zucchini

Reasons to adore this recipe

  • It’s an excellent method to utilize any surplus zucchini and potatoes, which are not only tasty but also loaded with nutrients.
  • It’s a nutritious and robust choice for lunch or dinner. This soup is a low-calorie delight you can savor without guilt.
  • The flavors are straightforward yet delightful, making it a favorite among family members.
  • It’s adaptable and can be effortlessly modified to include other vegetables or protein options.
  • The inclusion of crusty bread makes it a complete and satisfying dish.

Ingredients you will require

  • Zucchini (Courgette in the UK)
  • Potatoes: This is essential for rendering the soup creamy, just as I did with my Brussels sprout soup
  • Olive oil
  • Unsalted butter
  • Jalapeno peppers: I opted for jarred pickled jalapeno peppers with approximately 1 Tablespoon of the brine.
  • Single cream: This is optional
  • Italian seasoning: Replace with Herbs de Provence.
  • Onion: I used a brown onion, but you can select any onion, including shallots.
  • Garlic:This recipe calls for 6 garlic cloves, so feel free to modify according to your taste.
  • Miso paste:This secret element brings all the flavors together. If you don’t have miso paste, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • Water:Vegetable or chicken broth would work wonderfully in this recipe.
  • Chicken bouillon cubes
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish: You can use any fresh herbs of your preference.

Steps to prepare zucchini potato soup

Begin by peeling the potatoes and chopping them into chunks. Remove the ends of the zucchini and slice it into rounds or quarters. The way you dice the vegetables doesn’t matter, as they will be cooked before blending. Peel the onion and garlic and chop them coarsely.

Heat a large pot over medium flame and add the olive oil and butter. When heated and the butter has melted, incorporate the chopped onions and garlic and sauté until they become soft, aromatic, and translucent.

Introduce the zucchini and potatoes to the pot along with the miso paste, Italian seasoning, jalapeno peppers, and black pepper, stirring occasionally for around 3-5 minutes to develop the flavor. The scent wafting through your kitchen will be delightful!

Sprinkle chicken bouillon cubes over the vegetables and add enough water (or broth) to fully submerge them. Lower the heat and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender enough to be pierced with a fork.

Once the vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat and blend them using a hand blender (or a high-powered blender) until smooth and creamy.

At this stage, stir in half and half (single cream) if using, taste for salt and pepper, and adjust as needed. Let the soup simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Serve the soup in a bowl and add toppings of your choice. You can adorn this soup with feta cheese, chopped chives, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, bacon bits, and more. Enjoy!

Watch the preparation