Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Chicken and Zucchini Soup, a comforting and nutritious dish that combines the goodness of chicken, zucchini, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. This soup is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor and essential nutrients. Discover variations of this classic soup, including a creamy version for a rich and velvety texture, a spicy version for those who crave a kick, and a vegetarian version for a wholesome and flavorful meat-free alternative. Each recipe offers unique twists and tantalizing flavors, making this soup a versatile and satisfying choice for any occasion.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHILLED ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and cook, stirring, until very soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, bay leaves and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring, until coated, about 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the zucchini is very tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
- Working in batches if necessary, transfer the zucchini mixture to a blender and puree with the buttermilk, 1 cup dill and 1/2 cup parsley. Pour into a large metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice water. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until cooled, about 10 minutes. Season with salt if necessary.
- Meanwhile, toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt; spread on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Combine the chicken, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest and juice, mustard and 1 tablespoon each chopped dill and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
- Divide the soup among bowls and top with the chicken and croutons. Sprinkle with the chopped dill and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 923 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 8 grams
CHICKEN ZOODLE SOUP
With the winter months approaching fast my niece and I co-conspired to come up with this warm and comforting soup using 'zoodles' that's easy on the waistline.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot; add carrots, chicken, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Divide zucchini 'noodles' between six soup bowls; ladle broth mixture over the 'noodles.'
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 257.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI SOUP
I looked in the fridge tonight and all I could find was a small bit of roast chicken and some veggies. I decided to give this method of making chicken stock a go - shared with me by the Home Ec. teacher I work with. It makes a wonderful stock and this was the resulting soup.
Provided by RonaNZ
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 28m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Take the chicken breast off the roast chicken and put the chicken bones, wings and any other bits in a large microwave dish with the water and thyme. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes.
- While that is cooking, start on the prep of the veg.
- Finely chop the onion and fry in the oil. Add a little salt to help season the veg as they are cooking.
- Cut the celery into strips lengthways and then chop into small cubes. Add to the onion.
- Peel and cube the carrot to about the same size as the celery. Add to the pot.
- Add crushed garlic.
- By this time the stock should be finished - unless you are particularly fast at veg prep!
- Strain the stock over the vegetables.
- Add the pasta shells or whatever pasta you happen to have.
- Slice the chicken breast and pick off any good bits of chicken from the drained bones. Add to the pot.
- Simmer for as long as it takes to cook the pasta - 13 minutes for my pasta shells.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add more water if necessary. I needed to add a little more water after about 10 minutes.
- Add the zucchini/courgette in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Slice the zucchini lengthways. Cut into triangular pieces. I find cutting the zucchini this way helps keep them in one piece in a soup where they may get overcooked when the soup is reheated.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.7, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 82.2, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 20.3
CURRIED CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI SOUP
I grabbed this form a healthy eating cookbook put out by "The Australian Women's Weekly" It sounds interesting so putting here for safe keeping.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories Clear Soup
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt margarine in large saucepan.
- Cook onion and garlic, stirring until onion softens.
- Add curry powder; cook, stirring until mixture is fragrant.
- Add riced and chicken; cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add the water and stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini; cook stirring, about 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 456.5, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 30.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Zucchini is a great base, but you can also add other vegetables like carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
- Season your soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are good starting points, but you can also add other spices like paprika, cumin, or thyme.
- Let your soup simmer for a while. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve your soup with a variety of toppings. Shredded chicken, croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh herbs are all great options.
Conclusion:
Chicken and zucchini soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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