Creamy Healthy Vegetable Soup

 

Ingredients:

700 g peeled zucchini, sliced

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, whole

2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

2 cups water

1 cup low-fat milk (or milk of choice)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional add-ins: diced carrot, celery, peas, cooked

chicken

Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3

minutes.

3. Add zucchini, broth, water, garlic powder, onion

powder, and pepper; bring to a simmer.

4. Cook until zucchini is very soft, about 15–20 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and use a blender or stick blender

to puree until smooth and creamy.

6. Stir in milk and heat gently until warmed through.

7. Add optional veggies or cooked chicken if you like, and

warm again.

8. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4–6

A light yet silky creamy soup that’s low in calories but big

on comfort and flavor — great for healthy lunches or

dinners.