Courgette Soup Zucchini Soup Food

COURGETTE SOUP (ZUCCHINI SOUP)

Steps:

• Melt butter, over a medium heat, in a large pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook for approx. 5 mins (until lightly golden)
• Add the courgettes, reduce the heat and allow the vegetables to sweat for 10 mins (lid on)
• Add the stock and simmer for 25 mins, until the courgettes are very soft.
• Using a stick blender, whizz until smooth.
• Add the cream (optional) and stir through.
• Delicious served with some freshly grated parmesan.

ZUCCHINI/ COURGETTE SOUP (GOOD FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• Put the potatoes and onions into a large saucepan with the chicken broth and chicken stock cube. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add the zucchini, garlic and Cavenders seasoning and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Add the cream cheese and salt and pepper if using.
• Blend in a food processor or with a handheld blender until smooth, reheat if necessary, and serve!

ZUCCHINI/COURGETTE & BRIE SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes.
• Place potatoes in vegetable stock.
• Clean and chop leeks and place in stock.
• Clean and chop zucchini and place in stock.
• Bring to boil and cook until potatoes are soft.
• Blend all ingredients together (I use the hand blender - the best utensil ever for soups!).
• Add chopped brie to soup and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not let soup boil once cheese is added.

COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) AND BACON SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add 100g (two-thirds) of the bacon and fry gently until it starts to brown. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Add the courgettes and stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the courgettes are very tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, fry the remaining chopped bacon until crisp. Set aside to drain on kitchen paper.
• Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Process until smooth using a hand-blender or food processor. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Reheat the soup as necessary, then divide amongst serving bowls. To garnish, place 2 tbsp yoghurt in each bowl, sprinkle with bacon.

CREAMY COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI) OR CUCUMBER SOUP.

Steps:

• Trim the ends off the courgettes / cucumber. Roughly chop along with the onion & gently fry in a large pan with the olive oil.
• When the vegetables are soft & lightly coloured, add the seasonings, stock cube & the water. Cover & simmer for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, blend until smooth with an immersion blender (stick blender) or in the liquidizer.
• Check for seasoning, adjust if necessary. If you like the soup thicker, thicken using the flour & water. (Mix the flour with a little cold water, add a few tbsp of the soup to the flour mix, stir well then add to the soup - mix well to avoid any lumps.
• Remove from the heat & stir in the cream, reserving 4 tbsp for later.
• Pour the soup into bowls, drizzle a swirl of 1 tbsp cream over each bowl of soup (or a little less if serving 6) & top with a few fresh basil leaves.