A vibrant, green and creamy soup in a matte white bowl, garnished with a small dollop of cream, freshly chopped coriander, and a light dusting of toasted cumin and coriander seeds. A brass spoon rests on the side of the bowl.

Indian Spiced Zucchini Soup

Name: Indian Spiced Zucchini Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: medium zucchini, 2 chopped; turmeric, 1 tsp; cumin powder, 1 tsp; coriander powder, 1 tsp; red chili powder, 1/2 tsp; garlic cloves, 2 minced; onion, 1 finely chopped; vegetable broth, 2 cups; olive oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; fresh coriander leaves, for garnish; toasted cumin and coriander seeds, for garnish; vegan cream or yogurt, optional for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: September 22, 2025

This Zucchini Soup recipe takes ‘comfort food’ to a new level with the bold flavors of Indian cuisine. It features smooth zucchini enriched by heartwarming Indian spices, encapsulating the essence of the season in a bowl.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium zucchini - 2 - chopped
Turmeric - 1 tsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Onion - 1 - finely chopped
Vegetable broth - 2 cups
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Fresh coriander leaves - - for garnish
Toasted cumin and coriander seeds - - for garnish
Vegan cream or yogurt - optional - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🔥🧅🧄

Preheat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until the onions turn golden.
Step 2 - 🥒🥣🌶️🍃

Stir in the chopped zucchinis, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. Cook for around 5 minutes until the zucchinis begin to soften.
Step 3 - 🍲🔥⏰

Pour in vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchinis become tender.
Step 4 - 🌪️🧂🌡️

Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Blend until smooth. Return the soup to the stove, season with salt and pepper. Heat it a few more minutes till hot.
Step 5 - 🥣🌱🥄

Serve the soup warm. Garnish with a dollop of vegan cream or yogurt, some fresh coriander leaves, and a sprinkle of toasted cumin and coriander seeds.

Additional

Feel free to adjust the amount and types of spices according to your taste. For a non-vegetarian version, chicken broth can be used instead of vegetable broth. This soup freezes well, making it perfect for meal preps. Enjoy with a warm piece of naan bread for a complete meal.