Healthy Zucchini Soup with Potatoes
Enjoy this low-calorie, healthy zucchini soup, made with vibrant ingredients including zucchini, parsley, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and onion.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- Salt
- 5 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 large zucchini 615 grams
- 1 red potato peeled, chopped, 150 grams
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 bouillon cubes
- Black pepper
- 5 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, warm oil over medium heat. Once warm, add onion and season with a pinch of salt. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant
- Add the zucchini, potato, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the bouillon cubes, black pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer everything for about 10-15 minutes, or until zucchini and potatoes are tender.
- Blend soup with a handheld immersion blender or countertop blender. Blend until smooth. Add lemon juice and give the zucchini soup a stir.
- Simmer the soup for another couple of minutes without a lid, until thick to your liking. Or, serve rightaway.
Nutrition
Serving: 1-serving | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg