This is quick Light and Creamy Zucchini Soup recipe only requires a handful of ingredients. Either cook it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker or in a pressure cooker, you can't go wrong making this soup.

When I was home for Canadian Thanksgiving, my Mum served Mr. Grumbles and I this soup for lunch one day.

Being so delicious, I assumed that the recipe for this Light and Creamy Zucchini Soup would involve a lot of time and ingredients.

When I asked my Mum what was in the soup, she named off the ingredients without even having to stop to take a breath!

Seriously, there were only 5 main ingredients...zucchini, shallots, broth, garlic and Boursin cheese.

That was it!

Right then, I knew this would be a recipe that would be blog-worthy.

Where did this Light and Creamy Zucchini Soup recipe come from?

That's a good question. Always wanting to give credit where credit is due, my Mum said that she had gotten it from my aunt.

Where did my aunt get the recipe?

We have no idea.

So, if the recipe creator is somewhere out there, I thank you for this simple and delicious recipe!

What ingredients do you need to make this soup?

zucchini
shallots
garlic
broth
olive oil
Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs
1-2 cups chopped celery - I added this since it needed to be used but you do not need to add it

What are shallots?

Shallot looks a bit like a misshapen red onion, but once you peel it, you will see that instead of rings, it divides into cloves as garlic does
Small shallot bulbs will have two to three individual cloves and large shallots can have up to six cloves. Each clove is flat on one side and rounded on the other.
The flavour can be described as a little sweet, with hints of garlic.
Since they don't have the same bite as onion, shallots are ideally used raw in a salad or dressing, and won't overpower more delicate dishes.

Can you substitute onions for shallots?

You can substitute the shallots for onion in this recipe since the shallots are cooked
For every 3 shallots, you can replace them with 1 small onion and some extra garlic since shallots have a mild garlic flavour
Shallots are not the same as green onions. In some states, like Louisiana, shallots are referred to as scallions but do not substitute scallions for the shallots in this recipe.

What is Boursin Cheese?

Boursin Cheese is a delicious blend of delicate garlic, fragrant parsley, and mild chives artfully folded into authentic Gournay Cheese and wrapped in our signature foil.

Boursin was originally made by a man named François Boursin from the town of Gournay in Normandy, in 1957. It was inspired by the local practice of mixing soft cheeses with herbs. It was the first cheese in France to be featured in a t.v. ad campaign, becoming famous with its slogan: "du pain, du vin, du Boursin" (some bread, some wine, some Boursin).

Though originally a French cheese, it is now made in several places. Boursin cheese marketed in the United States, for example, is made in the U.S., not in France.

The cheese is soft, spreadable, and has no rind. The cheese is usually off-white or pale yellow. It comes in small cylinders wrapped in foil. The cheese is rich, sweet, and slightly acidic. Boursin is a fresh cheese, being aged about 10 days before it is ready for a market. The cheese is usually eaten on bread or crackers.

You can find Boursin in all grocery stores (even Walmart) but if you can't find it, you can make your own by following the recipe on Food.com

How to make Light and Creamy Zucchini Soup

saute diced shallots until starting to brown (about 5-7 minutes)
add in garlic and cook 1 additional minute
add in chopped zucchini and broth
cook for 25 minutes or until zucchini has softened
puree soup using either an immersion blender or a high-speed blender
return soup to the pot and add 2 oz of Boursin
stir to incorporate, divide soup and garnish with green onions (if desired)

What are the different ways to make this soup?

On the stovetop:

follow the same directions as the pressure cooker but add 10-20 minutes to the cooking time or until zucchini has softened
Puree the soup and add the Boursin

In a slow cooker

use a skillet to soften onion and brown garlic
place onion and garlic into the slow cooker with all the remaining ingredients (except for the Boursin)
cook on high for 1 hour or on low for 2 hours
puree the soup and add the Boursin

Can I freeze this soup?

Absolutely! To minimize the space necessary to store this soup, simply add only ½ the broth and do NOT add the Boursin.

When you are ready to serve the soup, add the additional broth to the soup and bring the soup to a boil. When ready to serve, add the Boursin and stir until incorporated.

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This amazingly easy soup is not only delicious but healthy as well. Zucchini, shallots, garlic and a touch of Boursin cheese are combined to form the perfect low carb soup for a winter day.

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 cups 1x

Ingredients

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3 medium zucchinis, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped (optional)
2 shallots, diced
3 cups vegetable stock
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 oz Boursin

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Instructions

Set your pressure cooker to the saute function. Add in the olive oil and once heated, add in the diced onion and celery and stir to combine.
Allow the onion to cook for 5-7 minutes or until it begins to soften and brown slightly. Add the crushed garlic and stir to combine. Continue to stir for an additional minute.
Turn pressure cooker "off" and add in the vegetable stock and diced zucchini. Stir to combine everything and turn the pressure cooker to "pressure - hi" and set it for 25 minutes.
Once soup is done, add it to a high speed blender or use an immersion blender to cream all the ingredients together. Return it to the pot and add in the Boursin. Stir until fully combined.
Serve with some sliced green onions (optional)

Notes

I added 2 cups of chopped celery as I had it leftover and needed to use it up. It is not in the original recipe nor is it necessary but if you have it lying around and need to use it up, feel free to add it with the onions.

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Meals
Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free