Summer delight: Zucchini cream soup for quick and healthy dinners

Zucchini cream soup is an excellent choice for a quick and tasty dinner that will delight everyone in the household. Its delicate, creamy texture makes this soup a culinary dream on a plate. Moreover, it is extremely easy and quick to prepare. Making this quick zucchini soup takes only about half an hour, making it an ideal choice for hot summer days.

Zucchini cream soup is tasty and a healthy and nutritious meal. Zucchini is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin C. The addition of feta cheese enriches the soup with protein and calcium. Zucchini cream soup is easy to digest, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. It's also a good idea for people on a diet.

Ingredients:                       

• 1.5 pounds of young zucchini
• 1 quart of broth or light stock
• 1 onion
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 3.5 ounces of feta cheese
• 1/3 cup of heavy cream
• Salt, pepper, a pinch of curry, and hot paprika
• Croutons or puffed peas for serving

Preparation:                                          

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a thick-bottomed pot.
2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the garlic and sauté for a moment.
4. Add the washed and diced zucchini.
5. Sauté everything for about 5-7 minutes.
6. Reduce the heat, add the broth, and crumbled feta cheese.
7. Cook for about 20 minutes until the zucchini softens.
8. Add the cream and blend everything into a smooth cream using an immersion blender.
9. Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, curry, and hot paprika.
10. Cook for another 5 minutes.
11. Serve the soup with croutons or puffed peas.

Additional tips:          

• You can add other vegetables to the soup, such as potatoes, peppers, or tomatoes.
• Instead of feta cheese, you can use mozzarella or parmesan.
• You can serve the soup with dollops of sour cream or natural yogurt.

Zucchini cream soup is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dinner that will impress the whole family. Try this simple recipe and see for yourself!