Caramelised Courgette Soup
A delicious Caramelised Courgette Soup, perfect for using up a glut of courgettes.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 35 minutes minutes Total Time 45 minutes minutes
- 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
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.