How does this soup get its creamy texture without dairy?

This soup achieves its creaminess by including a large potato, which, once cooked and blended, provides a naturally thick and smooth consistency.

Why are the vegetables sauteed for so long before adding broth?

Sauteing the leeks, zucchini, potato, and onion until very tender (about 20 minutes) allows their flavors to deepen and meld, contributing to a richer base for the soup.

Can I use a regular blender instead of a handheld one for this soup?

Yes, you can use a regular blender, but be sure to let the soup cool slightly and blend in batches, as hot liquids can create pressure in a sealed blender.

What kind of vegetable broth should I use for this recipe?

You can use homemade, store-bought vegetable broth, or even bouillon cubes dissolved in water, adjusting the quantity to cover the vegetables and achieve your desired consistency.

How can I enhance the flavor of this creamy zucchini soup?

Beyond the sea salt, pepper, and paprika, consider garnishing with red pepper flakes for a kick, or letting the soup sit covered off the heat for a while before serving, as flavors deepen over time.

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Creamy Zucchini Soup
[Vegan]

JZ By: Julie Zimmer

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A bowl of smooth, creamy vegan zucchini soup, garnished with vibrant red pepper flakes and a sprig of fresh parsley.

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This soup is easy to make, but so good that you won't believe it! All you need is a big pot and a handheld blender. Bon appétit!

Ingredients You Need for Creamy Zucchini Soup [Vegan]

3 tablespoons (tablespoons) olive oil (for sautéing the vegetables)
2 leeks with dark green stems, chopped in 1/2 inch rounds
1 very large zucchini (1000 grams) with peel on, cubed
1 large (or 2 small) potato, peeled and cubed (this will make it creamy)
1 medium-size cooking onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, pressed
4 to 6 cups of vegetable broth (homemade, store-bought or bouillon cubes + water)
1 generous handful of fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1-2 dried bay leaves
Sea salt, ground pepper & ground paprika, to taste
Garnish servings with red pepper flakes or as desired

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How to Prepare Creamy Zucchini Soup [Vegan]

Wash and chop all of the vegetables. Heat up a large soup pot with olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the leeks, zucchini, potato and onion and sauté them together.
Turn down the heat to medium and keep sautéing the vegetables. Add the garlic. Lower the heat again and put on the lid. Let the veggies cook until they are very tender (about 20 minutes), tossing and turning them from time to time so that the flavors merge and veggies don’t stick to the bottom.
When veggies have cooked and are tender, add the vegetable broth, but add just enough so that it covers the vegetables.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, add the parsley, bay leaves, salt, pepper and paprika and let this simmer with the lid half on for 15 minutes, mixing from time to time.
Take out bay leaves and process everything straight in the pot with a handheld blender until smooth. Adjust spices and add more vegetable broth or water according to taste.
Serve. Garnish as desired. (Note that with any homemade soup, it usually tastes better if you let it sit in the pot, covered and off the heat for a while before serving).