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Creamy Coconut Paprika Zucchini Soup
40 min
Soup
10 ingredients or less
One-bowl / one-pot
Freezer-friendly
Servings
Total
40 minPrep
15 minCook
25 minFree from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
Ingredients
Creamy Fall Soup
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1 Tbsp (15 mL)vegetable oil
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2medium onions, diced
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2garlic cloves, crushed
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2vegetable bouillon cubes
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1zucchini, chopped
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3red bell peppers, chopped
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1 tsp (2 g)ground coriander
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¼ cup (28 g)sun-dried bell pepper in oil, drained
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2 cups (480 mL)water
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1⅔ cups (399 mL)canned full-fat coconut milk
Optional garnishes
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fresh parsley
Make your own
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and bouillon cubes and stir until the cubes have dissolved and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 - 2 minutes.
- Add the zucchini, bell peppers, coriander, and sun-dried bell pepper. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes.
- Add the water, and bring everything to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and partially cover with a lid. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk, let it heat through, then purée the soup with an immersion blender or standing blender until creamy.
- Serve, garnish, and enjoy!
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Nutrition info
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Frequently asked questions
What is paprika?
Paprika is another term for red bell peppers, in fact, the spice paprika powder is made from dried and ground red bell peppers!
Can I make this soup without zucchini?
Yes, we’ve heard positive reviews for other types of squash such as acorn or spaghetti in place of zucchini.
Can I make paprika soup without sun-dried bell pepper?
You can use sun-dried tomatoes instead of sun-dried bell peppers. If you prefer to use peppers, roasted red peppers are a lovely alternative. Just give the soup a taste and adjust the spices to taste if needed, for example, adding a bit of chili or black pepper for a kick.
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This was so easy to make and so warming. I added a half cup of red lentils and a little more water and left it to cook before adding the coconut milk and blending. So good! Will definitely make it again.
This is our 2nd time enjoying this soup, even my carnivore-husband loved it! Thank you for this great recipe
Tasty !
I loved this soup! I added some tofu cubes for some extra protein. It was delicious!
Love this soup!! I added some cooked cannellini beans to make it more creamy and filling.
Ive been trying to eat more veggies lately, and remembered this soup i made five-ish years ago that i looooved! I used to use regular milk but now i tried it with coconut milk, which was even better. I dont have a mixer/blender so i just cut everything into quite small cubes and let it simmer a bit more - It was still so, so delicious. I truly cannot thank you enough for this recipe, it might just be one of my all time favorites + it inspires me to eat healthier :):)
This soup was amazing! I love vegetable soups with coconut milk, but somehow I always make them too complicated. This one was simple and so tasty. I followed the recipe exactly and it was a little bit too watery for my taste, I’ve also added white beans for extra protein :) With a slice of fresh bread it was delicious and filling:)
Loved this recipe!! Will be adding this to my regular rotation. Had to make a few swaps just based on what I had in the fridge. Didn’t have red bell peppers so swapped with a mix of butternut squash and yellow bell peppers, added sundried tomatoes instead of bell peppers and also added a bit of paprika powder. Yum!
I must’ve made this soup a dozen of times at least - not a fan of soups as a food group overall, but this one definitely made a cut. Thank you for this recipe!
Excited to try this soup as well as all the other soups in the video. Can you please tell me the name of the song used in the video for this recipe? It's so nice and I want to save it to my playlist. Thank you!
Very good soup for cold days 😊
Next time I'll use less water (maybe 300ml instead of 460ml) or cook without the lid. I had to thicken it up.
It works great with dried tomatoes
Hy! I want to try this recepie. How important are the dried Bell pepper in oil? I don't have that ingredient 🙁
I noticed this recipe does not call for paprika….is that correct?
Hello. The taste of the soup is really good, but I couldn't get the soup creamy enough. The only thing I think I did differently is using the peppers in vinegar, not in oil, since I couldn't find them in store. I also used a food processor. Could this be an issue?
Thank you for the recipe!
Most likely the best soup I’ve ever made! So flavourful!!! Couldn’t stop eating it!
This is my all time favorite soup. I make it for guests all the time, everyone loves it!
My husband is very picky and he ate a whole bowl!
It was really good! I just needed to add salt for out preferences. I didn't even realize it didn't call for any until after I started eating it. But I loved the texture, flavor, and knowing that it was healthy! With no dairy.
So easy to make and sooo yummy!
Smooth and comforting, I really like it 🙂
This was one of the first recipes I made from your YouTube channel around three years ago. Me and my boyfriend love it, it's definitely one of our favorite creamy soups. Thanks Sadia ❤️
I've stumbled across this recipe on accident while looking online what to do with my zucchini harvest this morning. Did it this morning for the hubby and he loved it! Asked for seconds right after the first bowl!
So I'm printing this, it's definitely a keeper :-) I adjusted it a little.
This soup is absolutely deserving of 5 stars! I couldn't imagine what it would taste like, so I made it for dinner and shared it with a friend - we both thought it was delicious! Adding this soup to my regular rotation and looking forward to making it again (:
I also followed the crouton recipe and was so pleased with how they turned out! Fun, rustic, and simple. Who knew?
Very easy to make. Added the homemade croutons and seed mix. Very good!
I added chili oil drizzle and salt and pepper to taste and it was incredible!!
Creamy and delicious.
Simply delicious!!!!!!
Surprisingly amazing.
Delicious.
I am loving the App btw!
Amazing 🤤. This recipe will go on my core dishes list.
I love this soup! So many flavours and heartwarming. I also added some left over broccoli. I think a red hot chili pepper would blend in well with the flavours.
Very nice!
This is so creamy and decadent! I love the flavor combination! At the end while puréing, I added 1tsp smoked paprika, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 cup plain hummus to make it extra decadent.
A light soup that tastes amazing and is quick/easy to prepare.
One of my favorite ideas for a quick late night dinner. It's wonderfully filling yet not too heavy, despite the addition of coconut milk.
I love this. It is so creamy and comforting. I stick to the recipe except for when I am not able to find red peppers in oil. It turns out great every time. Thanks Sadia!
Hi Sadia, thanks for this recipe. I've made it yesterday and it was amazing.
Love this soup! It's a fantastic way to get in lots of healthy veg and it's so creamy and yummy! I always use roasted red peppers in a jar as that's all I can find but it is so delicious. I make this a lot during the summer!
Hi Sadia, thanks so much for this recipe! I’ve only recently discovered your blog and this is the first things I’ve made - absolutely delicious!!! And though I could not seem to find the sun-dried paprika, I actually just added the spice red paprika to add a bit more sweetness. The soup for the soul turned out delicious! Can’t wait to try more dishes following your recipes 😋🤗
Question: I'm entirely unable to find sun-dried bell pepper in oil at any local stores, health food stores, or on Amazon. I'm thinking I'll have to substitute with the jarred roasted red peppers instead. Do you suggest adding anything else to get more depth of flavour since I can't get the sun dried version?
I liked the recipe. However, the ingredients list does not show paprika (it does call for a 1/4 cup dried bell pepper) but the title references it and the directions call for dried paprika! Is there a mistake here?
What can we pair with this to make a full meal? I notice it's missing a significant source of protein/carbs.
I love this soup!! Made it so many times. I like to add chili oil and garnish with fresh cilantro. Thanks Sadia!
Hi! Is it ok to replace bell pepper with the long red pepper (not sure if it is ramiro) ? It is often much easier available and cheaper where I live ;)
Thank you for you work!
I made this soup six times already, it's the best!
Hey Sadia! I tried this one today. I cut the recipe to even less than a half but it still turned out really nice. Loved it. Thank you!
I keep recommending this soup. Easy, super delicious and pleasantly filling. I even made it for christmas for my family, everyone enjoyed it! I love to make croutons or simple white flatbread to go with it.
May I ask what kind of peppers in oil you use? Are these paprika's, of chili peppers? I live in the Netherlands and I can't find them. Sun dried tomates are easy to buy, but I don't think it gives the same result?
I don't even know how many times I've made this. Love it! In winter, I'll sometimes use spaghetti squash or acorn squash instead of the zucchini, and it's still lovely.
I've done this one before and it is yummo but I'm trying to find the recipe that you had on YouTube it's a go to for Robin it had 2 hands full of green beans that you chop in half is about all I can remember
I have fibromyalgia & IC and need to go vegan for my health. I hate cooking but have decided to go slowly over the next year and build up a list of easy-to-make recipes from this site because many of them do look simple with ingredients I have access to. I tried this soup first. It was so simple for a non-cook and extraordinarily delicious. Took me literally 1/2 hour to make. I only had 2 red peppers so I added a carrot instead and it was still great. I love it. I'll definately make this again.
Hi! The soup sounds great! I don’t have a bouillon cube, can I substitute this or just leave it out this time? 😊 Thanks!
Super delicious soup! I make it once a month and my family thinks it's amazing.
This soup is one of my favourites on your site! It is so unique and deliciously different to any soup I have tried before. I love making a batch and enjoying it for lunches in the winter.
Plaisante à préparer et un goût rare pour une soupe 🍜. Beaucoup aimé 🥰
Loved this soup! Everyone always asks me for the recipe when I cook this for them. One modification I made the last couple times is to roast the bell peppers before cooking and it brought out a warm, smoky texture to the soup. 10/10 recipe, thank you!
So good!!! I’m usually not a really big fan of soups but this one was amazing and so easy to make. Groetjes uit Lisse ;)
This soup was delicious and easy to make. My whole family loved it, including my kids. Will definitely be making again. Thank you!
I tried this by replacing sun dried paprika with two red Thai chillies. My soup had a lighter color but the flavor was so good. If you like good spice in the soup and do not have sun dried paprika, go for it! I teamed it up with steamed dumplings for dinner.
My Grandma gave me a huge zucchini so I made this recipe with her and it was soooooo delicious. Everyone loved it 😄😋!
🔥I’ve made this two nights in a row
This soup is super flavourful and definetly on the lighter side. Delicious!
We grew pattypan squash in our garden this summer and made this soup with it. I want to bathe in the soup! So delicious. Thanks!
The soup is great, hearty and filling but not too heavy. And it freezes great! <3
Loved this soup. Suddenly realised I made it with sun dried tomatoes so that works too 🥴👍🏻. Thankful that you also write litres and gram in your recipes. That makes it so much easier for me, since that is what I am used to in Norway.
My mother in law brought us a huuuge Zucchini from her garden last week, so I decided to give this recipe a go. It's super simple, quick and very delicious. Greetings from Germany, Julia 🤗
Hello, which would be a better substitute for sun dried paprika in this recipe, roasted red peppers in oil or sundried tomatoes?
Love your recipes!
This is one of my favourite soup recipes ever! I literally make it on repeat in the winter time.
This is a go to recipe! My husband loves it and we have made it at least once a month or more since the video was released. We never could find sun dried bell pepper in our country, but sun dried tomatoes make a delicious substitute. It’s incredible with some homemade baguette for dipping ☺️
Easy, speedy, delicious... You promised something like "a hug in a bowl" and this did not disappoint! And my mom, a BIG fan of soups, absolutely loved it. Well done!
Loved the soup - it was so easy and delicious. This reminded me of the red pepper pesto pasta which has become one of my favorite pasta recipes.
Very delicious, easy to cook and gets even better the following days!
Can I substitute red bell peppers with green bell peppers? I only have green bell peppers on hand, but I read that red bell peppers give a sweeter flavor than green. I also don't want to make a trip to the store just for red bell peppers.
One of my favourite recipes! It's fast, freezes well and tastes so delicious. A staple in our house :)