Zucchini soup – Vegan

Let’s be honest – when it’s hot outside, nobody wants to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s where this zucchini soup comes to the rescue!

It’s light, fresh, super easy to make, and packed with summer vibes.

All you need are a few basic ingredients and just a handful of steps, and voilà – you’ve got a comforting, tasty, totally vegan soup that works perfectly as a starter, lunch, or even a light dinner.

It’s smooth, flavourful, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl (but make it summer-friendly). 😄

Give it a try!

Ingredients: (serves 4)

• 3 large zucchini or courgettes
• 2 large onions
• 3 bell peppers
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 celery stalks
• a few sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 vegetable stock cubes
• a little olive oil
• salt + pepper
• a few sprigs of parsley

Preparation:

Wash, clean, and prep all the vegetables. Roughly chop the onion and bell peppers, slice the celery, and peel the garlic cloves. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then slice it – except for one half, which you’ll grate using a large grater and set aside for serving later.

Heat the oil in a wok or large pot. Once hot, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes soft. Next, toss in the peppers and celery, cooking them together for a few more minutes. Add the zucchini, soup stock cubes, and thyme leaves (removed from their stems), stirring everything well. Pour in about 1200–1400 ml of water, cover with a lid, and let it simmer over medium heat for 20–30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Once the vegetables are cooked, carefully transfer them to a sturdy bowl. Blend them with a hand blender until you reach your preferred texture. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the chopped parsley gently with a spoon.

Serve topped with raw zucchini slices, and if you like, add a few spoonfuls of cooking cream or regular sour cream for extra creaminess.

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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