Tomato Zucchini Soup

Name: Tomato Zucchini Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Soups, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup thinly sliced celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 pounds zucchini, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup half-and-half cream or milk

"When there's an abundance of zucchini in our garden, I know it's time for this fresh-tasting soup," notes Mrs. R.C. Friend of Lynden, Washington.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pounds zucchini, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup half-and-half cream or milk

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery, garlic and green pepper in oil until tender. Add zucchini, tomatoes, broth, basil and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in cream; heat through. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Zucchini Soup in Quick Cooking July/August 1998

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sday5

Jun 26, 2012

I have made this recipe several times. My family enjoys it very much.
1Robbie

Jan 15, 2012

This was great and surprisingly filling. I blended the ingredients with the hand blender and it made it sort of like a veggie chowder. We had this and a slice of italian bread for lunch. Lasted me until dinner. Thanks for the recipe.
joniotto

Jun 23, 2010

A little too bland for my taste. It was easy to make and a nice presentation; but, for my family, it just lacked flavor. I will probably look for a similar zucchini soup recipe that has a little more substance and zip to it - just my personal preference.
Susan1966

Nov 16, 2009

This is an awesome soup...My kids loved it. We will definately make it again.
Mrs.Bakes-a-lot

Sep 8, 2009

This soup was just wonderful! Even my 5 and 7 year old daughters gobbled it up. A fantastic way to get them to eat their veggies! I will certainly make this soup again.
mteri2015

Aug 10, 2009

This soup was fantastic and different for zucchini. A light soup for a summer day. My family loved it and so did my children.