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Courgette Soup

A frugal courgette soup, almost broth, flavoured with garlic, basil and parmesan cheese - perfect as a light starter or to have with your lunch.
Course Appetiser, Light Lunch, Starter
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 - 10
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 25 g Unsalted butter
  • 2 tblsp Olive oil
  • 2 Large Onions finely diced
  • 3 Large garlic cloves
  • 900 g Courgettes slices
  • 1 ½ tsp Dried basil
  • 1.7 Litres Vegetable stock
  • Freshly ground salt & pepper
  • 60 g Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese grated
  • Garnish optional

Garnish

  • Parmesan shavings or vegetarian hard cheese
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large pan and gently sweat the onions and garlic under a lid, stirring occasionally until softened but not coloured (about 10 minutes).
  • Add the courgettes, basil, seasoning and stock.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until courgettes are softened.
  • Blend soup (I use a stick blender) then add grated parmesan.
  • Check seasoning and serve garnished with parmesan slithers, dried basil and drizzle of olive oil.