Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience with this mind-blowing Bacon Blue Cheese Zucchini Soup! Imagine a creamy, velvety soup that combines the rich, smoky flavor of crispy bacon, the bold tanginess of blue cheese, and the subtle sweetness of fresh zucchini. This isn't just another soup recipe - it's a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing and your family begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis, chopped
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Chop the zucchinis and onion, and cook the bacon until crispy. Once cooked, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the chopped onion. Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chopped zucchinis to the pot with the onions. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the zucchinis to soften slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring that the vegetables are fully submerged. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender; just be cautious with the hot liquid.
- After blending, return the soup to the pot if you used a countertop blender. Stir in the crumbled blue cheese and crumbled bacon, mixing well until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Once ready, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra crumbled blue cheese and bacon if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your Bacon Blue Cheese Zucchini Soup!
Tips
- Choose fresh, firm zucchinis for the best texture and flavor. Avoid overripe or soft zucchinis that can make your soup watery.
- For extra crispy bacon, use a cast-iron skillet or bake the bacon in the oven on a wire rack for more even cooking.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly before blending in a countertop blender to prevent potential splattering.
- For a richer flavor, try using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
- Want to make it extra special? Garnish with some fresh chives or a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- For a lighter version, you can use turkey bacon and low-fat chicken broth without compromising too much on flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
