Italian Zucchini Soup
Italian zucchini soup is a simple and economical recipe comprised of zucchini, eggs, and a generous dose of Pecorino Romano cheese. It's also known as "Italian egg drop soup."
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- ½ cup yellow onion peeled and diced
- 4 zucchini large, skin-on; cut in half lengthwise, then again before cutting into ¼" pieces (Note 1)
- 1 and ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided (1 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon)
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 and ½ cups water
- 3 large eggs whisked
- ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese plus more
- Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, preferably a Dutch oven, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and onions and sautée until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the zucchini along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and the pepper. Saute the zucchini until soft and golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes, stirring often.
- Transfer the zucchini to a plate and cover it with aluminum foil. It's fine if you scoop out some of the garlic and onion. Pour in the broth, water, and remaining ½ teaspoon kosher salt; bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Slowly pour the whisked eggs into the pot while constantly stirring with a spoon. The eggs will become ribbon-like, just like with Chinese egg drop soup.
- Add the zucchini back to the pot along with the cheese and stir.
- Allow the soup to simmer gently for 1 minute before removing from the heat. Taste for salt, and garnish with the parsley. Top each serving with more Pecorino Romano. Enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: If you can't find large zucchini, use 5 medium or 6 small.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg
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