Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner

Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup is the ultimate comfort food for dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest texture is blending half the soup. The fresh basil adds a bright, spring-like flavor that’s irresistible. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Sauce and Easy Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes.

What You'll Need for Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs zucchini, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Fresh basil leaves
• Optional: Crusty bread

How to Make Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Step 2: Add diced zucchini to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Pour in vegetable broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, then let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can blend the soup in batches in a regular blender.
5. Step 5: Stir in fresh basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, and crusty bread on the side.

Storing & Reheating Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping.

Freezing Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. You can also use an immersion blender to smooth out any lumps.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth. For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the zucchini with yellow squash or even spinach for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more vegetable broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.

Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs zucchini, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Optional Toppings

• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves
• Crusty bread

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
2. Step 2: Add diced zucchini to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Pour in vegetable broth, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, then let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can blend the soup in batches in a regular blender.
5. Step 5: Stir in fresh basil leaves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, and crusty bread on the side.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth. For a vegan version, skip the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the zucchini with yellow squash or even spinach for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more vegetable broth. If it's too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. You can also use an immersion blender to smooth out any lumps.
• Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated, making it perfect for meal prepping.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spring Zucchini Basil Soup for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!