cream of zucchini and carrot soup

Idaho Falls, ID
Updated on Aug 20, 2013

I love summer and all that the harvest time brings. This is my recipe for a yummy way to use zucchini.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 3 medium carrots, shredded
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream

How To Make cream of zucchini and carrot soup

  • Step 1
    pour the chicken broth into a 2-quart size sauce pan. add the zucchini, carrots, and onion. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until all veggies are soft.
  • Step 2
    strain the vegetables reserving the broth.
  • Step 3
    Add fresh chopped parsley to the broth and simmer while you are puréeing the veggies.
  • Step 4
    Puree the vegetables in a blender and add cream cheese then blend again till mixture is smooth.
  • Step 5
    Stir the puree back into the broth. Add the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Top the soup with a piece of parley for an eye catcher.

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