The Best Creamy Chicken Zucchini Soup is an easy recipe that tastes like you spent all day simmering it. This recipe is made with onions, chopped zucchini, cream of chicken soup, half and half, and dried basil.

Creamy Chicken Zucchini Soup

If you’re looking for more yummy zucchini recipes, Quick Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles and Savory Caprese Zucchini Pancakes will keep your taste buds happy.

The summer season provides an ample supply of zucchini. Finding ideas on what to do with them all can be challenging. This creamy chicken zucchini soup will surely be a family favorite for lunch and dinner. Pair the soup with a side salad and a loaf of crusty bread; you have the perfect meal.

I found this recipe in one of Susan Branch’s cookbooks. You are in for a treat if you don’t know who she is. She’s an author and artist who makes the most beautiful cookbooks filled with watercolors and hand-lettered recipes.

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Soup is one of our favorite comfort foods. Finding easy recipes like this makes whipping up lunch or dinner much easier.

Ingredients to Gather

• Butter – add richness and depth of flavor to the creamy chicken zucchini soup, enhancing its velvety texture.
• Onion – lend a savory sweetness and provides a delicious base for the creamy broth.
• Zucchini – infuses the soup with vibrant color and subtle sweetness.
• Cream of Chicken Soup – provides a creamy base with rich poultry flavor.
• Half-and-Half – imparts a subtle richness that complements the savory chicken and vibrant zucchini flavors.
• Dried Basil – infuses the soup with a subtle herbaceous aroma and flavor.

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Here’s How to Make the Creamy Chicken Zucchini Soup Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion, chopped

4 cups chopped zucchini

1 cup water

1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup

1 cup half and half

1 teaspoon dried basil

salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Sauté chopped onion in butter for 3-4 minutes in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add sliced zucchini and water to the large stock pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Blend in a blender until pureed. Return to the soup pot.
4. Add the remaining ingredients to the large pot and heat to simmering.
5. Serve hot.

Tips for Making Zucchini Chicken Soup

• Adding toppings to your soup can transform your bowl into something beautiful and even more delicious. You can find a variety of soup toppings for any of your favorite soup recipes here.
• You can substitute yellow onions for a sweeter onion like Vidalia.
• You can replace the half-and-half with milk, but the soup won’t be as thick.
• Adding yellow squash to the soup is a great way to add variety.
• Topping soup bowls with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, or lemon zest takes the soup to another level.
• You can add two chopped garlic cloves to the onion for more flavor.
• Rotisserie chicken would be an excellent addition to this creamy zucchini soup recipe. You could also cook a chicken breast and add the shredded chicken to the soup.
• Toppings possibilities are a drizzle of olive oil, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, zucchini noodles, tortilla chips, sour cream, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
• To add more depth of flavor, you can use your own chicken stock or vegetable broth in place of the water.
• Grated carrot, mushrooms, spinach, pasta, orzo, beans, or rice would also be nice additions to this soup. You can also add your favorite veggies to the base.
• If you want to make your own cream of chicken soup, you can find a recipe here.

How long does the soup last in the fridge?

The leftover soup will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator when properly stored in an airtight container.

Can you freeze this creamy soup recipe?

When you have dairy as an ingredient in soup, it’s best NOT to freeze it. Dairy can take on a grainy texture when thawed.

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