CREAMY, CHEESY ZUCCHINI SOUP

Creamy, Cheesy Zucchini Soup image

This zucchini soup is warm and creamy, perfect for fall or winter. Stock up and freeze when zucchini is in season. Perfect for low-carb diets!

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Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 pounds zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 ½ large red onions, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1 pound shredded Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

Put zucchini in large Dutch oven with a few inches of water. Simmer zucchini over medium-low heat until tender when poked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a blender, leaving about 1 inch of water in the bottom of the pot.
Blend zucchini until no large chunks remain; return to the pot. Combine bell pepper, red onions, and cilantro in the blender; blend until no large pieces remain. Stir bell pepper mixture into the blended zucchini; add cream, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until warmed through and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g