This Creamy Zucchini Soup is light, velvety, and full of fresh garden flavor. Made with simple ingredients and blended until smooth, it's great for meal prep or using up extra zucchini. Ready in just 30 minutes.
I love how versatile this soup is.
You can serve it warm with crusty bread on a chilly evening or chill it for a refreshing summer starter.
It's naturally vegan, family-friendly, and a delicious way to sneak extra veggies onto the table.
If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, there's a good chance you'll need more ideas, so try my Zucchini Pesto, Savory Vegan Zucchini Muffins, or Zucchini Carrot Apple Bread for other fresh ways to use it. If you love zucchini in your soups, try this chunky version of Zucchini and Potato Soup.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Creamy without any dairy
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Perfect way to use up extra zucchini
- Light but filling, so it is great as a starter or main
- Freezes beautifully for later, so it's great for meal prepping
Ingredients
Coconut Cream: The coconut cream adds an extra silky and rich texture to this soup, and I don't detect a coconut flavor once it's blended with the zucchini and herbs. That may differ if you are sensitive to it and don't like coconut flavor. If you prefer to skip it, you can substitute unsweetened vegan cream, cashew cream, or even oat milk for a lighter finish.
Potatoes: I prefer using baby potatoes in this soup because they're thin-skinned and don't require peeling, which makes preparation extremely easy. But honestly, any potato you've got on hand will work just fine. The soup is naturally silky and on the lighter side, but if you prefer a thicker, heartier texture, add a few extra potatoes.
Vegetable Base Paste: I love using Better Than Bouillon vegetable paste to all my soups and stews because it packs in big flavor and lets me control how rich the soup tastes. You can absolutely substitute homemade broth or a store-bought carton instead, but you may need to adjust the salt from the recipe.
See the printable recipe card for quantities and a full list of ingredients.
Variations
- Swap herbs and try dill, basil, or parsley instead of thyme and rosemary.
- Make it spicy with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing summer soup.
How To Make Creamy Zucchini Soup
This creamy soup is ready in about 30 minutes. See the complete printable recipe card below for the details.
Step 1: Sauté the Base - Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in thyme and rosemary for another minute.
Step 2: Cook the Veggies - Add zucchini and potato, cooking for about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Simmer & Blend - Pour in vegetable paste and water (or broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.
Step 4: Blend - Blend until silky smooth in a blender or use an immersion blender.
Step 5: Finish - Then stir in coconut cream, salt, and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh thyme or chives, a drizzle of olive oil, and your favorite crunchy garnish.
Top Tips
- Use a high-speed blender for the silkiest, smoothest soup. The immersion blender does a good job, but it won't be as silky.
- Taste and adjust salt at the end.
- Garnish with Air Fryer Croutons or Roasted Chickpea Croutons. You can also add fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil for an extra velvety boost.
- This is not a thick soup. It's light and velvety, but if you want to thicken it, add more potatoes.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with any crusty bread or Easy Vegan Cheesy Bread.
- Serve alongside a fresh green salad with an Homemade Italian Vinaigrette for a light meal.
- Make it part of a soup-and-sandwich night (try with vegan grilled cheese).
- Add it to a holiday or dinner party spread as a cozy starter.
Zucchini Soup FAQS
Yes. Let it cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove.
If you don't have a blender, you can mash it with a potato masher or use an immersion blender for a slightly chunkier texture.
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Recipe Card
Creamy Zucchini Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- ¾ tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 5 heaping cups zucchini diced (about 3-4 zucchini)
- 1 cup potatoes diced (I use baby potatoes)*
- 2 tablespoons vegetable base paste like Better than Bouillion
- 4 cups water or sub the vegetable base paste and water for 4 cups of veggie broth
- 1 can coconut cream or sub with 1.5 cups of cashew cream or vegan heavy cream
- ½ -1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- fresh thyme or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Base - Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the Herbs - Add the thyme and rosemary. Cook for one minute.
- Cook the Veggies - Stir in zucchini and potato. Cook for another 5-6 minutes.
- Simmer the Soup - Pour in the vegetable based paste and water (or veggie broth). Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer 12-15 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Blend it Smooth - Pour soup in a blender and blend until silky. Alternatively, use an immersion blender until the soup is smooth. Pour the blended soup back in the pot and stir in coconut cream, salt, and pepper.
- Serve & Enjoy - Serve hot (or cold in the summer), topped with fresh thyme or chives and a drizzle of olive oil. (see notes for an additional garnish)*
Regi Pearce says
I seriously love how silky and light this soup turns out every single time. I usually serve it warm with crispy croutons, but honestly, it’s just as good chilled on a hot day. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I do!