Zucchini Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep zucchini from getting soggy in soup? ›

Salt and drain zucchini

If you've got the time, try salting and draining your zucchini. This method involves liberally salting your sliced zucchini and allowing it to set in a colander (over a bowl) for at least 30 minutes, up to an hour, before patting dry with paper towels or a tea towel.

Giant zucchini are perfect to cut into thick lengthwise slices, grill the zucchini at very high heat (to remove some of the water) and then use the zucchini slices as the lasagna noodles in this Grilled Zucchini Lasagna.

Remove the Seeds: The seeds and surrounding flesh can sometimes contribute to bitterness. You can scoop out the seeds before cooking. Salt and Drain: Sprinkle salt on sliced zucchini and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes. This draws out excess moisture and bitterness.

The salt draws the moisture from the flesh which helps ensure that the vegetable stays firm during roasting. This moisture (and excess salt) is patted off with a paper towel before cooking. Added benefit: the salt works its way into the scores of the flesh and seasons the zucchini all the way to the center.

Zucchini is a versatile squash rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. It may offer several health benefits, ranging from improved digestion to a lower risk of heart disease. Zucchini may aid your bones, thyroid, and prostate. If you're curious, try adding this soft, mild fruit to your diet today.

That's Powdery Mildew. If it looks like someone sprinkled baby powder on the leaves of your squash plant, you've got powdery mildew. This is a very common, albeit frustrating, problem to have in the vegetable garden, especially if you're partial to growing your own summer squash and zucchini.

Salt and Drain: Sprinkle salt on sliced zucchini and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes. This draws out excess moisture and bitterness.

The good news is that zucchini is totally safe for dogs to eat. And, even better, zucchini has some awesome health benefits for pups. Many pet parents add this dog-safe veggie into their pet's diet as a fresh food topper or tasty treat. Here's what you need to know about feeding dogs zucchini safely.

You might feel a little bloated, if you're not accustomed to raw veggies. You'd be full well before you ate “too much.” There's simply too much water and fiber in zucchini for anyone to overeat it, and the zucchini itself isn't calorie dense. This is true of all non-starchy vegetables.

Can you eat an overgrown zucchini? ›

I typically love to lightly season and grill fresh zucchini from the garden as an easy and delicious side with dinner. Not when it's too big, though. Don't despair! Overgrown zucchini is perfect for shredding and using in baked goods.

Nope! There's no need to peel zucchini. In fact, the skin is a big source of zucchini nutrition (the deep green color is a dead giveaway) so you definitely want to leave the skin on. How to cut zucchini: after giving the zucchini squash a good rinse under cold water, slice off the stem and discard it.

Rinse the zucchini under water and wipe dry with paper towels. No need to peel the zucchini beforehand-the skin is mild in flavor and will soften when cooked. Plus, much of zucchini's fiber content is in its skin, so you don't want to throw that away.

The secret to zucchini with the best flavor and texture is roasting it in a 450°F oven. Roasting zucchini at a high temperature instead of baking or sautéing helps develop browning and a slight char on the outside, which keeps it from getting soggy.

Add the carrots in the last half hour or so or when the beans are close to tender. That way the carrots will come out cooked but not mushy. Ditto, for other veggies… add them according to how much time they need to cook.