Zucchini and Corn Soup

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium zucchini, washed and chopped
1 medium green pepper, washed and chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans corn, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium-high heat until onion starts to soften, about three minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  2.  Add zucchini and green pepper to pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to pan. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook over low heat until heated through and vegetables are tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
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Recipe Category

One pan meals

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Zucchini and Corn Soup

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium zucchini, washed and chopped
1 medium green pepper, washed and chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans corn, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, cook onion in oil over medium-high heat until onion starts to soften, about three minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  2.  Add zucchini and green pepper to pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to pan. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook over low heat until heated through and vegetables are tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

8 serving per container

Serving size 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 36mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 522mg 10%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.