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Italian Zucchini Soup Recipe (Low Carb)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180
A flavorful low-carb zucchini soup that's quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

vegetables

  • 1 small onion onion (diced (70g))
  • 2 ribs celery (diced (80g))
  • 1 fennel bulb fennel (finely sliced (200g))

garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

zucchini

  • 3 - 4 zucchini zucchini (cut into half moons (12oz / 350g))
  • 3/4 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves

canned tomatoes

  • 1 can cherry tomatoes (or chopped tomatoes (14oz / 400g))

broth

  • 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock (1 litre))
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or chilli flakes)
  • 1/4 tsp apple cider vinegar

herbs

  • 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp basil (chopped)

parmesan

  • 1/4 cup parmesan (30g)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot.
  • Sauté onion, celery, and fennel for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add zucchini, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, stock, and chili flakes; simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in vinegar, adjust seasoning, then add herbs and top with parmesan.

Notes

This soup is perfect for a low-carb, healthy meal with fresh herbs and Parmesan topping.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: zucchini