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Low Carb Zucchini and Basil Soup

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Low Carb Zucchini and Basil Soup. Quick and easy, sugar free and keto friendly. Best tasting zucchini and basil soup. Enjoy as an entrée, quick lunch or light dinner. Makes a  great winter tummy warmer!

Hi there,

I’ve been dying to share the recipe for this low carb zucchini and basil soup but it keeps disappearing (yum!). Finally, here it is. I do hope you love it.

low carb zucchini and basil soup

Why Zucchini & Basil You Ask?

  • They’re both low carb and packed full of nutrition.
  • It takes very little prep to make soup based on these two super food ingredients.
  • They combine to make a bowl of creamy, green goodness that really hits the spot.
  • Low carb zucchini and basil soup is the perfect entrée, lunch-time or any-time meal.

 In the winter months this low carb zucchini and basil soup makes a great   comfort food that will have you snuggling up on the couch with a cup next   to the fire! 

 Fresh Ingredients from the Garden

The husband has been hard at work planting our tree-change garden and we have zucchini and basil ripe for the picking. I can’t tell you how good it feels to gather the fixings for a meal straight from the garden.

Low carb zucchii and basil soup

It’s Quick & Easy to Make Low Carb Zucchini and Basil Soup!

Ready To Eat in 30 Minutes!

  • You don’t need to work up a sweat dicing and slicing, we’re going to make this as super simple as possible!
  • Once cleaned, chop veggies roughly and add to pan with a few simple ingredients (that I share in the full recipe below).
  • No fuss, no muss!
  • When veggies are fork-tender it’s time to puree with a hand blender!

You’ll Need a Good Hand Blender for Premium Creaminess!Bamix Pro-2 Hand BlenderBamix Pro-2 Hand Blender

I use my trusty Bamix for this step because it’s the UBER of all hand blenders. It’s a powerful immersion hand blender that gives all your dishes and desserts that professional chef’s touch.?

If you own a regular stick blender or upright blender you can use that too.

The Bamix Pro-2 has a longer 7.4 inch (19 cm) shaft which is great for pureeing soups in deeper pots and it comes with a 5-year warranty.

A good immersion hand blender will serve you well for many years and it’s great for making creamy soups like this low carb zucchini and basil soup recipe. 

The hand blender is what is going to make your soup “souper” creamy!

Do You Have Low Carb Bouillon (Stock) Powder for This Recipe?Osteobroth Instant Chicken Bone Broth Powder, Collagen Rich ~ Natural, Paleo & Low Carb, Rich in Protein & Nutrients ~ Just Add Water, 9.2 Oz., 20 Servings (Only 50 Calories Each) Instant Chicken Bone Broth Powder, Collagen Rich ~ Natural, Low Carb, Rich in Protein & Nutrients ~ Just Add Water

This recipe calls for low carb chicken or vegetable bouillon (stock) powder if you prefer.

You can use your own homemade stock if you have some on hand but I like to use powders so I don’t have to spend hours making my own.

I prefer a stock powder like this one here.

It’s low carb, nutrient dense and quick to grab off the shelf and toss in boiling water when I’m making soups like these.

I don’t have to think about whether or not I have stock on hand when I keep some of this in the kitchen.

My Low Carb Zucchini and Basil Soup Recipe!

Low Carb Zucchini and Basil Soup

A delightfully creamy, low carb zucchini and basil soup. It's packed with green goodness and tasty to boot!
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Entrée, Light Meal
Cuisine: Low Carb Sugar-Free Keto Friendly
Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Hands On Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Carbs: 11g
Author: Julie - icanlivewithoutsugar

Ingredients

  • 6 medium zucchini* roughly chopped
  • 2 medium brown onions roughly chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 large handful of fresh basil** stalks removed
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 5 cups of homemade chicken or vegetable stock***
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream plus little extra to swirl into individual bowls when serving
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Clean vegetables and basil thoroughly. Remove coarse ends from zucchini and stems from basil and discard.
  • Chop zucchini, onion and garlic roughly, leave basil leaves whole
  • Add olive oil to a medium-to-large sized saucepan and place on cook-top at low to medium heat
  • Add chopped veggies to pan and saute lightly in oil for 1-2 minutes
  • Add 5 cups of prepared stock to the pan and stir (cold homemade stock is fine but stock made with bouillon stock powder and boiled water will help speed up the cooking process)
  • Add basil leaves to the pot, and stir.
  • Add salt and pepper and stir into the soup
  • Increase the heat until soup comes to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and put lid on saucepan (this reduces evaporation)
  • Cook soup for 20 minutes or until zucchini is just fork tender. (not mushy)
  • Remove soup from heat and blend with Bamix or regular stick blender directly in pot, blending until smooth. Alternatively, an upright blender may be used, just be sure to puree the soup in small batches to avoid risk of scalds!
  • When soup is smooth add 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and use Bamix, regular stick blender or upright blender to mix thoroughly.
  • Taste a little of the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. 
  • To serve, ladle into individual bowls/ramekins, swirl in 1 tsp of cream per bowl and sprinkle with finely chopped basil.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • *approx. 2.5 lbs. [1.2kg]
  • **approx. 1 oz. [30g] of leaves plus couple extra sprigs for garnish
  • *** or 5 cups stock made with low carb chicken or vegetable bouillon

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g

Time To Shop

These are the perfect soup supplies for this recipe!
  • An immersion hand mixer just like the one I have!
  • How about some low carb chicken or vegetable bouillon (stock) powder?
  • A cool long neck serving ladle, who doesn’t need that?
  • 4-Quart covered soup pot.
  • You’ll need a nice sturdy soup mug to enjoy this delightfully creamy soup on the go!


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Filed Under: Entrees/Light Meals Tagged With: basil, keto friendly, lchf, Low carb, quick easy soup, sugar-free, vegetable, zucchini

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Comments

  1. lesley says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:21 am

    Hi love this article Great job

    Reply
    • Julie says

      March 1, 2016 at 1:04 am

      Hi Lesley,
      Thank you for kind words. So glad you like it.

      Reply
  2. Wendi says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Well, first of all – isn’t that the cutest and brightest soup ever??? Looks wonderful! I can’t wait to try.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      March 25, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      Hi there Wendi,
      Thanks so much. The best thing of all is how quick and easy this one is to make. Really hope you like it.

      Reply
  3. Bettina Schafer says

    March 29, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Juile you more than inspired me this time; my mouth is watering at the prospect of picking fresh home grown produce and whizzing it into this tasty green soup. Sounds simply satisfying. Just wishing i had vine ripe zucchinis and basil ready to make this now. Yummo thanks for posting

    Reply
    • Julie says

      March 29, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Hi Bettina,
      Thank you! So happy you like the recipe. Having a veggie garden is such a treat but this soup still tastes great with store bought ingredients. Even better if you have a farmer’s market nearby. Look forward to hearing your thoughts once you get a chance to try it. Cheers!

      Reply
  4. marnie says

    January 9, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    This looks delicious! I love that it is clean eating and creamy. I will be adding this one to my repetoire.
    THank you!
    Marnie

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 9, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Marnie,
      I do hope you like it. Happy eating!

      Reply
  5. Alexa says

    January 9, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    This looks like a fun recipe to try! I think I am going to try making it with coconut cream instead of the whipping to cream to make it dairy free. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 9, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      Hi Alexa,
      Coconut milk should work too, I think. Great when recipes can be adapted to suit! Hope it works well for you and thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  6. Stephanie Donahue says

    January 9, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    Your recipe looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 14, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Aw, so kind of you, Stephanie. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. LeeAnn says

    January 10, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been looking for some great soup recipes to try with the cold weather upon us! This one sounds really delicious so will definitely be adding to my list!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 14, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      Hi LeeAnn, yes – soup is so good when the weather is cold. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  8. Erin says

    January 11, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    Julie – this looks delicious and it’s so easy to make. I’ll try that myself! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      January 14, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Hi Erin, thank you. Yes, it’s nice and easy! Really hope you like it.

      Reply
      • Erin says

        January 19, 2018 at 8:01 pm

        Julie – it was delicious!

        Reply
        • Julie says

          January 25, 2018 at 4:10 pm

          Hi Erin, so glad you liked it! It’s so lovely to receive feedback. Thank you!

          Reply
  9. Mm says

    July 4, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    Great, easy, fast.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      July 5, 2019 at 5:31 am

      Hi Melody,
      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  10. Rob says

    July 11, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it. Just got loads of zucchini, basil and some green onions after a few days of rain. This soup tastes so fresh and its great to know where most of the ingredients came from – ME!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      July 12, 2020 at 12:52 am

      Hi Rob, so happy you liked this soup. Always a bonus when it’s made from your own fresh vegetables. Thanks for the lovely feedback.

      Reply
  11. Luce says

    August 6, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious, great in summertime.
    I will do it again for sure. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      August 7, 2020 at 1:09 am

      Hi there Luce, thanks for your kind words. So happy you liked it!

      Reply

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