Easy Italian Zucchini Soup Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI SOUP

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Everyone in my family likes this soup recipe. Sometimes I add mini farfalle because my grandchildren say the noodles look like tiny butterflies. This recipe also works in a slow cooker. -Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain., Add broth, tomatoes, basil and parsley; bring to a boil. Stir in zucchini and orzo; return to a boil. Cook, covered, until zucchini and orzo are tender, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI SOUP

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This Italian zucchini soup recipe was given to me by my neighbor. Nice and simple, it's a good way to use a lot of your zucchini and other garden vegetables. It freezes well and is great to have on hand on a cold winter day. -Clara Mae Chambers, Superior, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups diced zucchini
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown sausage with onion; drain excess fat. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and simmer 1 hour. Stir in zucchini and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 1046mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI SOUP

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A great hearty vegetable soup from my mom's kitchen with some spice added in. Great for making ahead and freezing for the upcoming winter months. Can be stored in smaller portions and frozen.

Provided by Jennifer Adams

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cups sliced zucchini
8 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup (such as Campbell's®)
5 tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Mix zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, onion, tomato soup, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a stock pot; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1136.9 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

FAST AND EASY ZUCCHINI SOUP

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This is a fast and easy soup that I keep on hand at all times. Great for when an unexpected guest comes over. Inexpensive and freezes well, too. Warms your belly on those chilly days of winter.

Provided by Jilly Bean

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

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

5 zucchini, sliced
5 cups water
7 cubes chicken bouillon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into 4 sections

Steps:

Stir zucchini, water, and chicken bouillon cubes together in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, place a cover on the pot, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender, about 20 minutes.
Drop cream cheese into the soup; cook and stir until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 2205.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g