This delicious Caramelised Courgette Soup is perfect for using a glut of courgettes. The courgettes are fried until golden which gives the gorgeous caramelised flavour!
Having the children at home for the holidays means more mouths to feed than usual and with all the bargains I’ve been finding in Tesco lately (see my Facebook page) I’ve been making lots of soups for lunch.
I wasn’t intending to post this Caramelised Courgette Soup (aka Caramelised Zucchini Soup) so I didn’t write it down as I made it but it went down so well with the family I felt I should!
Indeed my son walked into the kitchen at lunchtime and said “Do we have to have courgette soup?” as if it was something we have all the time which it certainly isn’t.
Anyway, fast forward past my hurt feelings to the bit where he said (after emptying his bowl) “Actually that was really nice”.
The thing that makes this soup extra yummy is frying the courgettes until golden which along with the garlic gives them a lovely caramelised flavour.
There was plenty left for the following day and due to the potato in it, it thickened up overnight so you can just water it down a bit the following day!
More Seasonal Soup Recipes
Courgettes are in season from June to October. Here are some more seasonal soup recipes you should also try:
- Courgette Soup
- Leek & Courgette Soup
- Roasted Tomato & Garlic Soup
- Carrot and Parsley Soup
- Carrot and Fresh Coriander Soup
- Curried Cauliflower Soup
- Quick Spinach Soup
- Vegan Spicy Vegetable Soup
- Cauliflower Cream Soup
- Pea Soup
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Caramelised Courgette Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Large onion finely diced
- 2 Celery sticks chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves crushed
- 900 g Courgettes (zucchini) sliced
- 1 Medium potato diced
- 850 ml Chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt & freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan and sweat the onions and celery under a lid until soft but not coloured (about 10 minutes, stirring occassionaly).
- Add the courgettes, garlic and potato and fry until the courgettes turn golden, turning with a wooden spoon.
- Add the stock, salt and pepper and replace the lid.
- Bring to the boil and then lower the heat to a simmer for 15 – 20 minutes (until potatoes are cooked).
- Blend the soup until smooth and check the seasoning.
- Serve with crusty bread.
Sarah-Jane Laycock
I adore soups, this sounds a delicious result with minimum effort
Camilla
Thanks, I’m all about the minimum effort vibe!
Darrell
Love courgette soup, so will certainly try to this recipe. Thanks for posting it
Camilla
Thanks Darrell, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it:-)
Maya Russell
Great photos. I’ve never tried courgette soup and this recipe looks good.
Camilla
Thank you Maya:-)
Jacqueline Roberts
Love this such a brilliant recipe
Camilla
Aaw, thank you Jacqueline:-)
Paul Wilson
I have have a glut of courgettes – will definitely be giving this a go.
Camilla
Excellent Paul, let me know what you think:-)
Lucy @ BakingQueen74
i will be needing this recipe very soon as I have lots of courgettes on the way!
Camilla
Ooh lucky you Lucy, wish I had a vegetable patch but I don’t seem to have much luck as blite or bugs usually spoil my attempts!
Elizabeth
What a gorgeous, simple soup – pinned to try later! Courgettes have just started appearing in my weekly veg box, so I’ll be looking for recipes to use them up!
Camilla
Thanks Elizabeth, a veg box sounds lovely!
Jo of Jo's Kitchen
What a lovely looking soup
Camilla
Thanks Jo:-)
William Gould
Also a great way of “hiding” courgettes in a meal for those that don’t like them!
Camilla
I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t like courgettes William!
Debi @ Life Currents
This soup looks amazing! I love the potato in it too!
Camilla
Thanks Debi:-)