Soupe A La Courgette Zucchini Soup Recipes

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.

SOUPE A LA COURGETTE (ZUCCHINI SOUP)

Steps:

• Place everything except the cheese into a pot, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the cheese and puree.

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.

ZUCCHINI CHEESE SOUP (A.K.A. VACHE QUI RIT SOUP)

Steps:

• Put the zucchini and onion in a medium saucepan and add chicken stock. (The stock will not cover the vegetables.) Add salt and pepper, to taste, and cumin, if using.
• Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, add cheese and puree. (An immersion blender works well and keeps dishes to a minimum.).
• Gently reheat to serve.
• NOTE: A herbed cream cheese, such as Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese with Garlic and Herbs, makes this soup really delicious!