Today’s #SundaySupper is a Squash Fest. This is perfect for late summer as I had big gorgeous zucchini growing in the backyard. I have made this Zucchini Cheese Soup many many times. The recipe is written out by my mother on a scrape piece of paper and was given to her by her friend Kathrine many many years ago. Katherine is married to a French man named Francois and that is where this recipe originated, France. It is a very simple soup that highlights zucchini perfectly.
This French soup is a favorite with children in France. It is called La Vache Qui Rit Soup in France, The Laughing Cow. I think I have made it every late summer for as long as I can remember. You can serve it with a crusty bun or a little light garlic toast. Add a big side salad and you have a delicious vegetarian meal.
You usually use a broth for soup but this one is just water which is different. I don’t think I would like it with broth, it is such a delicate soup, the stock would be over bearing then.
Zucchini Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 8 cups large diced zucchini
- 1 large garlic clove slightly crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 triangles of plain soft white processed cheese The Laughing Cow, La Vache Qui Rit
Instructions
- Place zucchini and garlic in a pot and just cover with water. Simmer until very tender, 15 min. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a handheld mixer blend until smooth. Add the cheese and blend again. Let the froth subside and serve hot.
Nutrition
I am so looking forward to all the wonderful recipes we have here today. I love all kinds of squash and they are so perfect for fall, really good nutritious comfort food!!
Starters – Appetizers & Cocktails:
- Bourbon Pumpkin Pie in a Glass from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
Pickles & Relish:
- Zucchini Pickles from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Zucchini Relish from Magnolia Days
Soups & Salads:
- Creamy Dairyfree Zucchini Soup from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Pumpkin Soup with Bacon and Persimmon from Culinary Adventures with Camillia
- Tofu Vegetable Soup from What Smells So Good?
- Zucchini Cheese Soup from Noshing with the Nolands
Main Dishes
- Beef, Butternut & Potato Pie from Cindy’s Recipes and Writing
- Chorizo-Stuffed Zucchini from La Cocina de Leslie
- Italian Sausage Zucchini Lasagna from Curious Cuisiniere
- Risotto with Butternut Squash, Chicken and Sage from Cooking Chat
- Sausage and Farro Stuffed Acorn Squash from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Sesame Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Spaghetti Squash Casserole from Shockingly Delicious
- Spinach and Mushroom Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Stuffed Red Kuri Squash from Food Lust People Love
- Zucchini-Corn Pancakes from The Weekend Gourmet
Side Dishes:
- Cheesy Thyme Baked Acorn Squash from An Appealing Plan
- Creamy Baked Acorn Squash from Simply Gourmet
- Grilled Zucchini and Corn Succotash from Take a Bite Out of Boca
- Kabocha no Nimono (Simmered Acorn Squash) from A Mama, Baby and Shar Pei in the Kitchen
- Roasted Kabocha Squash from Peaceful Cooking
- Sweet and Savory Roasted Delicata Squash and Pear from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Zucchini Succotash Cobbler with Cornbread Topping from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Sweets to Start or End the Day:
- Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Zucchini Coffeecake with Chocolate Crumb from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Chocolate Zucchini Pancakes from Brunch with Joy
- Granny’s Zucchini Bread from Pies and Plots
- Pumpkin Cheesecake French Toast Roll Ups with Pumpkin Spice Dipping Sauce from Chocolate Moosey
- Pumpkin Cookie Butter Cinnamon Buns with Cookie Butter Glaze from Grumpy’s Honey Bunch
- Pumpkin Pie Layer Cheesecake Bars from Wallflour Girl
- Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cookies from Killer Bunnies Inc.
- Zucchini Lemon Ginger Bread from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
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Comments & Reviews
Shelby says
What a great choice, summer’s departure (zucchini!) with falls entrance (soup!) Love it!
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says
This zucchini Cheese Soup looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Stacy says
My girls loved the Vache when we lived in France and i can imagine it makes the creamiest soup. What a great recipe, Tara!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
This sounds like such a beautifully light soup. Perfect for those late days of summer when it starts to cool down a bit.
Laura Dembowski says
Such a simple, yet wonderful recipe! I love zucchini soup and often make it with chicken stock, which I think adds a nice flavor.
Tammi @Momma's Meals says
What a fabulous idea! I can’t wait to try this, it’s a great Fall or Winter Soup!
Platter Talk says
Fantastic end of summer soup, here! Thanks for sharing this one.
Cindy @ Hun What's for Dinner? says
I absolutely LOVE soup and this one looks nice and light. Perfect for the end of summer!
Stacy says
My girls loved the Vache when we lived in France and i can imagine it makes the creamiest soup. What a great recipe, Tara!
susan // thewimpyvegetarian says
So simple and full of flavor. I can tell the flavors of this soup shine pure. I’m definitely making it – maybe this week while I still have zucchini in the garden 🙂
Shannon R says
What a brilliant way to use up all that zucchini that pops up all at once! Such an easy looking soup too, thanks so much for sharing.
cheri says
What a wonderful soup, love zucchini anything!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
When I was little my French grandmother would make a similar soup. Her English wasn’t the best but I do remember her telling us – heavily accented – “You’ll laugh like a cow.” I never got it until today! Thanks for the fond memories.
I think she used a bit of stock in hers along with the water.