Vegan Apple & Sage Zucchini Soup
This silky blended soup is one of those bowls that genuinely surprises people — the combination of tart Granny Smith apple, tender zucchini, and earthy sage sounds unexpected but comes together in the most warming, cohesive way. A base of coconut oil, onion, garlic, and fresh ginger gets layered with ground turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon before the produce even hits the pot, building a fragrant backbone that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Everything simmers until completely soft, then gets blended into a velvety smooth puree that feels indulgent without any cream or butter in sight. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps the flavors from feeling flat or heavy. The optional drizzle of full-fat coconut milk on top adds a subtle richness that rounds out the spice beautifully. It's the kind of plant-based soup that doesn't ask you to compromise on depth or satisfaction — it just delivers both.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 3 cups bone broth
Chef's tipUse the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. It won't give the body or richness of bone broth, so it's best where broth is mainly a cooking liquid or flavor base. - ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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