Cream of Zucchini Soup: Easy, Delicious Recipe with Turkey Bacon
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A delightful and creamy zucchini soup featuring the savory taste of turkey bacon. Perfect for a light meal or starter.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 cups zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup turkey bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the chopped zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper.
- Reheat if necessary and serve, garnished with the crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- This soup can be garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg