So I was sceptical about this vegan zucchini soup.
I freely admit I thought it might be weird to have a soup made out of zucchini.
I was so very wrong.
Zucchinis in a soup is a terrific idea. The resulting soup is so creamy and delicious you’ll want to make it often.
And you know what else is great? It’s ready in around 30 minutes from start to finish.
How to make vegan zucchini soup
This is a super simple 9-ingredient recipe (excluding salt and pepper) requiring minimal preparation.
You fry up some onions and garlic with olive oil and some dried herbs, then you add in your sliced zucchinis and toss up with the onions.
Then you add in some vegetable stock and a can of coconut cream.
Bring it to the boil and then let it simmer (covered) until the zucchinis are softened. I found this to be really fast, my zucchinis were softened in about 10 minutes! But when Jaye re-tested the recipe he cooked it in a different pot and it took a bit longer (15 minutes).
So the timing could be a little different, just keep an eye on it and when the zucchinis are nice and soft, it’s done.
Blend it up with an immersion blender and add a bit of salt and pepper to taste.
Bring it to the boil and then let it simmer (covered) until the zucchinis are softened. I found this to be really fast, my zucchinis were softened in about 10 minutes! But when Jaye re-tested the recipe he cooked it in a different pot and it took a bit longer (15 minutes).
So the timing could be a little different, just keep an eye on it and when the zucchinis are nice and soft, it’s done.
Blend it up with an immersion blender and add a bit of salt and pepper to taste.
Serving your vegan zucchini soup
We have been getting some awesome vegan parmesan cheese made by a company called Violife. And a bit of this grated up over the top with a sprinkle of black pepper and a sprig of fresh thyme was divine.
A sprinkle of homemade vegan parmesan cheese would also be great!
But honestly it doesn’t need any fancying up. It’s really great as is. If you like serving soup with bread, then this is also a great soup for dipping.
You will love this vegan zucchini soup! It is:
- So creamy
- Simple
- 9-Ingredients
- Ready in 30 minutes
- Crazy delicious!
Leftovers keep very well in the fridge and can be reheated the next day.
More Vegan Zucchini Recipes
- Vegan Zucchini Fritters
- Vegan Zucchini Bread
- Vegan Zucchini Muffins
- Vegan Zucchini Brownies
- Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Cake
- Vegan Zucchini Noodles
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Vegan Zucchini Soup
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6
Description
Ultra creamy vegan zucchini soup. This simple 9-ingredient recipe is ready in 30 minutes and crazy delicious. It’s also gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion (Chopped)
- 1 tsp Crushed Garlic
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 2.2 pounds (1kg) Zucchinis (Sliced)*
- 3 cups (720ml) Vegetable Stock
- 1 14oz (400ml) Can Coconut Cream*
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional):
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- Ground Black Pepper
- Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, chopped onions, crushed garlic, dried basil, thyme and rosemary to a pot and sauté until the onions are softened.
- Add in the sliced zucchini and toss with the onions and spices.
- Add the vegetable stock and coconut cream. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover the pot and simmer until the zucchinis are soft and cooked.
- Blend up with an immersion blender if you have one or by transferring in stages to a blender jug and blending until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with some vegan parmesan, ground black pepper and fresh thyme.
Notes
*This amount of zucchinis is 3-4 large ones, 5-6 medium or 9-10 small. They are also called courgettes in some parts of the world.
*Coconut cream can be switched for coconut milk but I do recommend the full fat canned variety.
*Nutritional information is for soup only and doesn’t include any vegan parmesan that you may serve it with.
- Category: Appetizer, Savory, Gluten-Free
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the Recipe
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 324mg
- Fat: 25.5g
- Saturated Fat: 18.2g
- Carbohydrates: 13.9g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Protein: 4.6g
Keywords: vegan zucchini soup
I made this soup yesterday—it’s really lovely. It reminds me of cream of broccoli soup, only lighter, a perfect summer soup. My neighbor gave me zucchini that morning, so off to a great start. I didn’t have basil or dried herbs, but used fresh thyme, rosemary, and marjoram from the garden. No vegan Parmesan on hand, but a sharp cheddar that worked very well.
My daughter is picky about flavor and texture, and she loved it! Will make this soup often. Thank you for the recipe.
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Awesome, thanks so much Joanne!
This is one of my go-to recipes. After having zucchini soup in a nearby restaurant just out of curiosity – as the first question in my mind after seeing it as a Special was WHY?! I could not wait to find a good zucchini soup recipe for myself. This was even BETTER than the restaurant’s version. Try it – you will love it!!! I will add however, I think it is just wonderful without the need to add the coconut cream or milk. It is already bursting with flavor – so save yourself the calories! At least try it before adding the ccconut and decide for yourself.
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Thanks Laurie! 🙂
This was so good! Instead of coconut cream, I used 1/2 cup Silk heavy cream and 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened Silk soy milk and it was so rich and delicious. I would make this again!
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Awesome! Thanks Melanie!
I stumbled upon this recipe while looking for healthy meals to make for my elderly mother. She loves it and so do I. I make batches for the both of us now. It’s super tasty. I love the contrast of sweetness you get from the coconut milk (I can never seem to find coconut cream at my local markets). Sometimes I add a squeeze of lime juice and for my mom some extra veggies and nutritional yeast for added nutrition. Modified slightly, or as is, I love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it!
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So happy to hear you and your mom enjoy the soup Marcelle! Thanks so much for sharing and the wonderful review. 🙂
Could you substitute the coconut cream/milk for soy milk instead?
Hi Camila, sure! It will change the taste a bit but will definitely still be good! 🙂
I made this using fresh herbs (instead of dried) and a giant 3 lb zucchini from my garden, 3x the garlic, and better than bouillon vegetable base+water versus straight vegetable stock. I also let it simmer for half an hour at least after boiling to develop the flavors. It turned out delicious! I was worried there would be a coconut after taste, but nope.
So glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Has anybody tried to serve this cold?
Is it supposed to taste sweet?
Hi Celina, not at all. Make sure your coconut cream is from a can and unsweetened.
I was wary about this so but my goodness it is DELICIOUS! Currently making my second batch!
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So glad you’re enjoying it! Thanks for the awesome review. 🙂
Do you have an idea on oz of zucchini?
I shredded and froze a few large ones and wanted to see how I could convert what I have to work for your recipe.
Thanks!
Oh now I see on the list it’s 2.2 lbs of zucchini.
I guess the correct question now would be can I use shredded and make it work?
Hi Megan! Yes I’m sure shredded will work just fine, it may cook even faster though, but that’s not an issue. 🙂
If people are leery of using coconut cream, they could use pureed, cooked white beans, to make the soup creamy & add vegan protein too! There’d also be no problems with coconut taste, but it’d have a more Earthy/savory taste instead.
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Or instead of coconut cream, or pureed beans, just use a little plant beverage (rice, oat, soy, hemp, etc., to whiten the broth. Then mix a little non GMO cornstarch, in the same amount of water, & whisk into a white solution. Then turn up the heat under the soup until it bubbles. Add in the cornstarch solution, until the soup thickens. For a thicker soup, add more cornstarch solution (tbs cornstarch & tbs water). For a less thick, but not watery soup, add less cornstarch solution (tsp cornstarch & tsp water).
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Hi! My garden was full of zucchinis – it was time for your soup! However, I had loads of zucchini and no coconut cream. But no matter! It was delicious – so creamy. The onion came from my garden, too. Thanks for your recipe 🙂
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That sounds wonderful! Thanks for the awesome review! 🙂
I loved this soup but maybe I didn’t use enough zucchini? It had a strong coconut taste! Do you think if I up the amount of zucchini used that it’ll win out over the coconut cream?
Hi Diana, I didn’t have this issue, I don’t know if it was the amount of zucchini you used, but if you think it may have been too little, you can definitely up it next time. You could try using a different non-dairy cream or milk if you prefer. All the best! 🙂
Super tasty, super fast to prepare and super easy. I used coconut milk as I felt like a lighter option but can’t wait to try it with coconut cream next time! These flavours really work!
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Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it Michelle, thanks for the fabulous review! 🙂
What about using tofu instead of the coconut cream?
Hi Lee, no I don’t think that would be tasty. You could leave out the coconut cream if you prefer though. 🙂
It was creamy and tasty with regular tofu but would be better (smoother texture) with soft tofu.
Hi Lee, I wonder if your comment is accidentally on the wrong recipe because this recipe doesn’t use tofu. 🙂
I had asked about using tofu instead of coconut. You said you didn’t think it’d be tasty but I tried it and it was!
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Oh of course sorry! I wasn’t seeing your comment in context for some reason. Thanks for reporting back! 😁
It’s…July. Freaking JULY!!! And for some reason, I’m on a huge soup kick. Yesterday, I had broccoli soup with my sandwich, and yeah, I was sweating. I didn’t care, it was delicious, and sweat washes off!
I had never even HEARD of zucchini soup until I was reading your blog about your weirdly yellow split pea soup and saw the link! As a lover of all things zucchini, I am most definitely trying this. It won’t be today, but it will be very, very soon – I’m thinking next weekend at the latest.
Haha, your comment made me chuckle! I’m all for the soups no matter the season so I hear you! Hope you’ll love the zucchini soup when you try it. 🙂
Love the taste!!! Definitely going to make this again.
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I tried it it was so delicious
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Fantastic! Thanks so much for the great review. 🙂
Wow! This soup is unreal and I can’t get enough of it. Instead of the Parmesan, I put Alfalfa sprouts on top.
Just made this for dinner. My husband loved it (me, too)! Going to make this again for sure.
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Awesome! Thanks so much Nadine. 🙂
I have a bunch of zucchinis in the fridge right now, waiting to be used. Your recipes always seem to arrive at the perfect time! This soup looks divine!
Awesome! Hope you love it! 🙂
I did! Everyone did, in fact! It was delicious! Thank you for the recipe! Will definitely make it again!
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Yay! Thanks a million for updating us and the great review. 🙂