Description
Courgette soup is simple, fresh, and full of garden flavor. It’s an easy way to make the most of seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 kg (2.2 pounds) courgettes, halved and sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids:
- 1 liter (4.2 cups) vegetable or chicken stock
- 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) cream
Fats:
- 30 grams (1 ounce) butter
Instructions
- Warm a spacious saucepan over medium-high heat and gently dissolve butter until it shimmers with a delicate golden hue.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing them until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic essence for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced courgettes into the pan, reducing heat to low, and cover to allow vegetables to steam and release their moisture for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken stock, gradually elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a gentle simmer, then allow the mixture to develop rich flavors for 20-25 minutes.
- Lower the heat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, sour cream, and double cream. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
- Integrate heavy cream into the blended soup, stirring thoroughly to create a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a delicate sprinkle of cracked black pepper for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh courgettes without blemishes for the best flavor and texture in your soup.
- Sweat the courgettes on low heat to preserve their delicate, subtle taste and prevent browning.
- For a lighter version, replace cream with Greek yogurt or skip dairy entirely for a vegan-friendly option.
- Enhance the soup’s depth by adding a pinch of nutmeg or fresh herbs like thyme or basil during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 148 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg