Creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe
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Creamy Zucchini Soup

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"This is a delicious soup recipe that is great for using up all that extra zucchini you have in the garden. Creamy texture comes from cottage cheese and tofu."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt the butter and heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the onion, and cook 5 minutes. Mix in the zucchini and tofu. Season with red pepper flakes and oregano. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until zucchini is tender.
  2. Pour the vegetable stock into the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 35 minutes.
  3. In a blender, process the soup and cottage cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2005 by GREENCHI2020   view full review
Pretty good and hearty soup. I added garlic and more oregano, as well as a little mozarella...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2005 by PROBRAHN   view full review
Very good, but WAY WAY WAY too much crushed red pepper. It totally overwhelmed the flavor.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by Rob   view full review
OUTSTANDING! very tasty. now it's time to think of what to add, maybe carrots?
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by Chanteuse   view full review
Fabulous recipe! I love spicy food so the red pepper flakes were just my style. Anybody...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by MAYNIE36   view full review
This is really good. I just added more spice and grated zucchini to put in the soup and make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by Polarmist   view full review
I just tried it yesterday, really good. I used chicken stock instead of vegetable and in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by mdauteri   view full review
i exchanged the zucchini for asparagus, and it was delicious
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2009 by Lori   view full review
If your garden over produced zucchini you need to make this great tasting soup. Even my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by Billie   view full review
I loved this soup. It can be a meal all on its own. I did add a chicken thigh and carrot to it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2007 by IVERISEN   view full review
Really nice flavors but way too much crushed red pepper. 1 tsp would be plenty!

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