Zucchini Soup

Name: Zucchini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 1½ pounds zucchini; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 6 cups Chicken Stock or reduced-sodium canned broth; ¼ cup rice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Grated Parmesan cheese

A creamy pureed zucchini soup thickened with rice and served with Parmesan cheese.

Glycemic Load: 4.2 (Low)

154 calories per serving

Serves: 7

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

About This Calculation

Zucchini Soup has a low glycemic load of 4.2 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are rice (GL 3.8), zucchini (GL 0.3), onion (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.