Creamy Courgette Soup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Courgette Soup, a delightful blend of fresh ingredients perfect for any season. This easy-to-make recipe showcases tender courgettes (zucchini), creamy potato, and aromatic garlic and onion, simmered in vegetable broth for a rich, velvety base. A touch of fresh mint adds a vibrant twist, while double cream lends a luxurious texture to the dish. Prepared in under 45 minutes, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread for a nourishing, satisfying meal. Whether you're searching for healthy soup ideas, mint-infused recipes, or ways to use courgettes, this versatile dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 800 grams courgettes (zucchini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 medium potato
- 5 grams fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 milliliters double cream
Instructions
Wash and chop the courgettes into thin slices.
Peel and finely chop the onion.
Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.
Finely chop the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced courgettes and diced potato to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the pot from the heat. Add the fresh mint leaves.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Return the blended soup to low heat. Stir in the double cream and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat the soup gently, making sure it does not boil, until the cream is warmed through.
Serve hot, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.6 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 5073 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4849 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
