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Courgette Soup

Healthy and delicious this courgette soup recipe can be enjoyed hot or chilled. It has lovely hints of lemon, mint, basil and dill.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Hearty Vegan & Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Cuisine English
Servings 4 servings
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

1 oven tray
1 saucepan
1 handheld immersion blender

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 400 g courgettes
  • 1 large onion (about 150g/5.3oz)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 250 g peas (fresh, frozen or thawed)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 5 g mint leaves
  • 5 g basil
  • 5 g dill
  • Salt and pepper

TO SERVE (optional)

  • Croutons
  • Mint, dill or basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/180°C Fan.
  • Cut the courgettes in 2.5-cm / 1-inch dice. Cut the onion into 8 wedges.
    400 g courgettes, 1 large onion (about 150g/5.3oz)
  • Spread the courgettes, onion and garlic cloves on an oven tray. Toss in olive oil.
    4 garlic cloves, 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until the courgettes are soft.
  • When the courgettes are done, tip them in a large saucepan with the onion and garlic. Add the stock and peas. Bring to a boil and cook until the peas are cooked, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
    500 ml vegetable stock, 250 g peas (fresh, frozen or thawed)
  • Add the lemon juice, mint, dill, and basil. Blend until smooth using either a handheld immersion blender or a blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If necessary, thin the soup with a bit of water or vegetable stock to achieve your desired consistency.
    Juice of 1 lemon, 5 g mint leaves, 5 g basil, 5 g dill, Salt and pepper
  • Serve hot or chilled, topped with croutons and herbs if desired.
    Croutons, Mint, dill or basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 511mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1159IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

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Courgette Soup

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/courgette-soup/