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Zucchini Tomato Soup

Created: September 5, 2023 Updated: September 5, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 35 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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Zucchini Tomato Soup is equal parts fresh and comforting – the best of both worlds! Classic tomato soup is made even more nutritious with the addition of zucchini. This slightly creamy soup also has just an addition of parmesan to really send it over the top!

If you’re a fan of tomato soup and grilled cheese for lunch, make sure to try my Tomato Bisque and Classic Tomato Soup.

Tomato zucchini soup in a white bowl with a spoon to the side.

Need to sneak some extra nutrients into your diet? I’ve got you covered with this easy and delicious tomato zucchini soup! It’s creamy and thick so it actually hits the spot and it’s amazing to serve with a grilled cheese. If you love classic Tomato Soup, this recipe will be right up your alley.

While this soup may be homemade, don’t worry – it’s not a hassle at all. In fact, this is one of my favorite easy soup recipes that’s made from scratch. You’ve pretty much just got to simmer everything together until softened, then blend with an immersion blender until nice and smooth. So flavorful, filling, and EASY!

Zucchini tomato soup is a great transitional recipe for when the seasons are changing from summer to fall. It’s got all of the fresh summery flavor you love in a warm, cozy soup form that’s ideal for the changing seasons. After all, if you live in a warmer climate like I do (hello, Florida) then you’ll love this vegetable soup recipe!

Ingredient Notes

The ingredients for zucchini tomato soup labeled and placed on a wooden surface.

Oil – Use a neutral flavored oil like avocado, vegetable, or olive oil.

Onion – a yellow onion is preferred for its natural sweetness.

Zucchini – If you have any of this veggie left over, use it in my favorite Zucchini Fritters recipe – they’ll pair perfectly with this soup!

Chicken Stock – I always recommend using Homemade Chicken Stock for the very best flavor.

Red Pepper Flakes – Add more or less of this to adjust the heat level. You can omit them entirely if needed.

Heavy Whipping Cream – this is the best option for a more rich and creamy finish to the soup. You can use half and half for a slightly less creamy consistency.

Parmesan Cheese – For the very best flavor and consistency, use freshly grated parmesan cheese. The flavor of fresh grated parmesan is stronger and it melts much better than the pre-shredded and bagged option.

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and instructions.

How to Make Zucchini Tomato Soup

collage of four images a pot with zucchini, a pot with tomatoes being poured in with the zucchini, a pot with both stirred up, pouring the broth into the pot.

Dice the veggies. Dice onion and zucchini into small cubes and set aside. 

Sauté the veggies. Preheat a pot over medium heat and add some oil to the pot. Add diced onions to the pot and sauté until transparent. Once onions start to soften, add diced zucchini, mix and sauté for a couple of minutes (1).

Add tomatoes and spices: add the entire content of the canned diced tomatoes (3). 

Stir in the stock. Simmer for a few minutes and then add warmed chicken stock (4).

a collage of three images the ingredients for soup in a pot, the soup being blended, and cheese being added to the soup.

Add tomato paste and seasonings. Stir in tomato paste. Add sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes and stir well (5).

Cook. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes. Stir once in a while. Add fresh basil and cook for a couple more minutes. 

Blend it. Take soup off heat and use an immersion blender to blend it until there is no more chunks.

Make it creamy and cheesy! Place the pot back on the stove, still on medium-low, and stir in heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese (7). Taste to see if you need to add more salt.

PRO TIP: You can leave a few little chunks if that’s your preference or blend it completely smooth. All depends on your textural preference.

Tomato Zucchini soup in a white bowl with fresh basil and garnish on top.

Recipe FAQs

Is this soup gluten-free?

Yes! All of the ingredients in this soup recipe are naturally gluten-free.
Double check the labels on store-bought ingredients as always, just in case.

What can I serve with tomato zucchini soup?

One of the most classic lunch options is a tomato soup with a grilled cheese or another sandwich. You can make it more interesting and serve this soup with an Italian Grilled Cheese, Apple Bacon Gouda Grilled Cheese or Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese.
For a lighter option, try serving this soup with a salad like Green Goddess salad or a salad with Italian dressing.
It’s also wonderful to serve as an appetizer before pasta dish like Gnocchi, Instant Pot Spaghetti, or Pasta Primavera.

Can I add other vegetables?

Hiding vegetables in soup is a great way to get your family to eat more veggies – I do it all the time! These are some easy-to-hide vegetables that you can add: carrots, peas, summer squash, and even a few broccoli or cauliflower.
Since it’s a blended soup, adding a few of these veggies would actually be easy. Don’t add too much broccoli or cauliflower though because they have a stronger flavor and are easier to detect.

Tomato Zucchini soup in a white bowl with fresh basil and garnish on top and a spoon lifting some out.

Storing, Reheating, and Freezing Instructions

Storage – Transfer leftover soup into a jar or other airtight food storage container. Store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. 

Reheating – For the best consistency, reheat this tomato soup in a sauce pot, on the stove, over medium-low heat. Make sure to stir occasionally. You can also microwave it in increments of about 45 seconds and stirring in between until warmed through.

Freezing – For best safety practices, cool the soup quickly by placing the pot into an ice bath and stirring it occasionally until it is cool. (Or, allow the soup to cool completely at room temperature for no more than two hours.) Then place in an airtight, freezer friendly container, leaving some room for the soup to expand, and store in the freeze for up to 3 months. You can also transfer cooled soup into a freezer zip-top bag and freeze it in the bag.

Defrost –  Pull the bag or a container out of the freezer and place it in the refrigerator. Slow-thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Tomato Zucchini soup in a white bowl with cheese on top as a garnish.

More Tasty Zucchini Recipes To Try

  • Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins
  • Dark Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  • Zucchini Bread
  • Zucchini Muffins with Hot Fudge Sauce
  • Zucchini Carrot Cake Waffles

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Tomato zucchini soup in a white bowl with a spoon to the side.

Tomato Zucchini Soup

Delightful and easy tomato soup made with addition of fresh zucchini. This Zucchini Tomato Soup is easy and quite comporting. It's creamy and made with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
4.60 from 27 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • .75 lb zucchini
  • 28 oz can tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock warmed
  • salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes more or less if you like it spicier or not
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil minced
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • some more Parmesan cheese for topping each plate
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Instructions

  • Dice onion and zucchini into small cubes and set aside. 
  • Preheat a pot over medium heat. Add canola oil to the pot.
  • Add diced onions to the pot and saute until transparent.
  • Add diced zucchini, mix and saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the entire content of the canned diced tomatoes. 
  • Stir in tomato paste. 
  • Add sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes and stir well. 
  • Simmer for a few minutes and then add warmed chicken stock.
  • Lower heat to medium-low. Stir, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes. Stir once in a while. 
  • Add fresh basil and cook for a couple more minutes. 
  • Take soup off heat and use an immersion blender to blend it until there is no more chunks. (Or you can leave a few little chunks if that’s your preference.)
  • Place the pot back on the stove, still on medium-low, and stir in heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Taste to see if you need to add more salt.
  • Cook for just a couple more minutes. Take off heat and serve. 

Notes

  • Need to add move vegetables? Hiding vegetables in soup is a great way to get your family to eat more veggies – I do it all the time! These are some easy-to-hide vegetables that you can add: carrots, peas, summer squash, and even a few broccoli or cauliflower. Don’t add too much broccoli or cauliflower because they have a stronger flavor and are easier to detect.
  • Storage – Transfer leftover soup into a jar or other airtight food storage container. Store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. 
  • Reheating – For the best consistency, reheat this tomato soup in a sauce pot, on the stove, over medium-low heat. Make sure to stir occasionally. You can also microwave it in increments of about 45 seconds and stirring in between until warmed through.
  • Freezing – check the post for freezing instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in September 2018.

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Carol says

    September 19, 2022 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this soup. Made it for some friends and they all want the recipe.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      September 20, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      Awesome! I am so glad everyone liked it, Carol!

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    September 5, 2022 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious, easy and very few ingredients – Definitely a favorite and in our regular rotation now.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      September 6, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you, Jess! I am so glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Keira says

    August 17, 2022 at 8:09 pm

    This is a great way to add veggies.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 23, 2022 at 11:01 am

      I agree, Keria! I hope you like the recipe.

      Reply
  4. k says

    July 29, 2022 at 1:11 pm

    Could you use frozen shredded zucchini? Maybe thawed and drained?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 1, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      Yes, I think that would work just fine. Just make sure to thaw and drain all the liquid.

      Reply
  5. Jessica says

    March 12, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 14, 2022 at 10:29 am

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  6. Anne says

    December 20, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    A great quick to put together soup with a minimum of ingredients & totally delivers on taste…a keeper!

    Thanks for the recipe 😀

    Reply
  7. Evelym says

    November 14, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    Only added some garlic. This was very good,

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      November 17, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      Thanks for stopping by to let me know, I am so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  8. Carol says

    August 23, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    What a great way to use fresh tomatoes and zucchini from the garden. Paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, how can you go wrong. A 5 star rating from. me.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 24, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      I am so glad you liked it, Carol!

      Reply
  9. Holly says

    August 17, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    Can this soup be frozen? Hope Someone didn’t ask this and I missed it! Sorry if it’s repetetive

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 17, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Hi Holly,

      You can freeze this soup but it does have cream in it so if freezing I would wait to add the cream until you heat the soup up. I would thaw it then heat it in a pot over medium heat then add cream.

      Reply
  10. Jan Moore says

    August 12, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Absolutely delicious. This will certainly be put in my recipe rotation.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 13, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      Thank you, Jan! I am so glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Rini says

    March 30, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    I also used a small amount of stevia which worked well. Because I have problems with dairy, I omitted sour cream and instead added some ghee, a very small amount of low lactose cheese, and a bit more salt.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 1, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      So glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kelly says

    January 13, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    4 stars
    I used stevia instead of sugar. I’m guessing that would decrease the carb level significantly? I’m on the keto diet so everything else looked good. It was yummy

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 26, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Kelly,
      I would be careful substituting stevia amount exactly because it has a very sweet flavor. Start with half the amount of stevia and taste to see if you have enough to cut the acidity of tomatoes. Carb amount will go down but there is only 1 tbsp of sugar in the pot of soup, so it won’t go down an extreme amount. The whole pot will go down by about 8g.
      I hope this helps!

      Reply
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