Thick and Easy Zucchini Soup

Submitted by Mommy Diva

"This is my spin on a quick, easy, healthy version of zucchini soup a friend of ours served at a party. This is a nice, thick soup -- much like a split pea in consistency. Mediterranean flavor."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 -8 zucchini, sliced (small to medium size)
• 1 large onion, chopped (or 2 medium onions)
• 2 (8 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 3 garlic cloves
• 4 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. Lightly saute zucchini, onions and garlic in a pan over medium heat.
2. When half way done, add all spices and 1 can of broth and finish cooking until tender, but firm.
3. Blend in blender, adding additional stock as needed, stopping when you have a thick, split pea consistency.
4. Enjoy!

Reviews

[UmmBinat]

4 1/2 stars. This is really good and a nice flavour but I did cut down on the spice somewhat and DH found it still a bit spicy for his taste. I used Recipe #257499 as it is basically the same spices and I already had it made. I replaced the vegetable broth with homemade chicken broth as I had it on hand, which worked fine. Made for ZWT6 NA*ME region, for my team, The Ya Ya Cookerhood.

 

[Miss Annie in Indy]

What a great soup to use up some of the fresh garden zucchini. I loved the cumin and cayenne zing, but I did cut back on all the spices and fixed to suit my taste buds. I also used fat free chicken broth (lemon/herb flavored). I will be making this again. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[bluemoon downunder]

As Momma Diva had promised, a really easy soup to make, even easier if you blend the soup with a stick blender, and a seriously delicious one. :) I made this using my Recipe #135453. I varied it only in adding 2 leeks (just love the subtle blend of flavours of onion, garlic and leek together) and omitting the cayenne pepper (personal taste preference). Loved the blend of the cumin, black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom with these vegetables. Very different from other zucchini soups I've made, and a recipe I'll certainly be making again and again. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. Made for Ali Baba's Babes for ZWT 5.

 

[cbtreichel]

Very easy and yummy! I did cut back on the black pepper (1/2 tsp) and cayenne (1/4 tsp) as it was a little too spicy for our taste but otherwise it was wonderful.

 

[Vseward Chef-V]

This is an awesome soup. Made exactly as written. It came out a nice thick and perfectly spiced soup. Very easy and fun to make. This is a wonderful soup for a chilly evening. I liked that the spices give it a kick and linger on your tongue way after your done eating. Heats you up from the inside ;) I will definitely make this again. THANK YOU FOR SHARING! Your spin on your friends soup is marvelous. (Made for My 3 Chefs 08) ~V