Zucchini velouté with crostini and Parmesan (vellutata di zucchine)
Zucchini velouté with crostini and Parmesan (vellutata di zucchine) is ready in 30 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 498 kcal and 17 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.86. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 30 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 498 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.86
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Zucchini500 g
- Potatoes240 g
- Onion80 g
- Olive oil24 g
- Vegetable stock600 g
- Ciabatta rolls120 g
- Parmesan30 g
- Fresh basil (optional)4 g
Method
Dice the potato and the onion. Slice the zucchini. Cut the ciabatta into slices.
Cook the onion in half of the olive oil in a pot for 3 minutes. Add the potato and zucchini and stir for 2 minutes, then pour in the vegetable stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile toast the ciabatta slices in a dry pan or under the grill for 2 minutes per side until golden, and brush them with the rest of the olive oil.
Blend the soup until silky. Serve hot with the crostini, the grated Parmesan and a few basil leaves on top.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 498 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
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